Mayor Joo Kwangdeok: "Bulamsan Administrative Enforcement Completed... Will Turn It Into a Barefoot Healing Destination"

Namyangju City Removes Illegal Facilities from Bulamsan, Returning the Forest to Citizens
Full-Scale Efforts to Create a Healing Space Begin
Plans Underway for New Hiking Trails and Barefoot Paths

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Kwangdeok) conducted an "on-site road check" on December 1, inspecting the renovated area in the Bulamsan region of Byeollae-dong together with citizens after completing the administrative enforcement against illegal facilities.

Joo Kwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, is conducting an on-site road check with citizens after completing the administrative enforcement of illegal facilities in the Bulamsan area of Byeollae-dong on the 1st. Provided by Namyangju City

More than 50 people, including Mayor Joo Kwangdeok, city officials, and residents of Byeollae-dong, participated in the event, walking along the restored forest trail to confirm the improvements made to the area.

To restore Bulamsan, the city carried out administrative enforcement over a total of 59 days from September 10 to November 7. The illegal structures scattered across the mountain’s slopes posed a high level of difficulty due to steep gradients and narrow access roads. However, by deploying heavy machinery and professional personnel, the city safely removed 290 tons of waste without any accidents.

Citizens who joined the site inspection expressed great satisfaction as they compared before-and-after photos and saw the forest being returned as a public space for the community.

The city plans to prevent the recurrence of illegal activities by establishing a continuous management system, rather than treating this administrative enforcement as a one-time clean-up.

Joo Kwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, conducted an on-site road check with citizens on the 1st after completing the administrative enforcement of illegal facilities around Bulamsan in Byeollae-dong and inspecting the renovated site. Provided by Namyangju City

First, the city will install banners and signs prohibiting illegal construction and strengthen patrol activities to create a constant monitoring system, thereby enhancing practical prevention. In addition, by collaborating with the Byeollae-dong Community Leaders’ Council and the Residents’ Autonomy Committee, regular environmental clean-up activities will be organized to foster a culture where citizens collectively care for the forest trails.

Furthermore, the city will actively pursue the "Bulamsan Aegibong Perimeter Trail Improvement Project" to transform the cleared area into a resting space for citizens. With completion targeted for the first half of 2026, the project will establish a barefoot trail and a forest walkway, creating a healing space accessible to everyone. The city aims to minimize environmental damage and create an eco-friendly walking course that is safe for all ages, developing Byeollae-dong into a leading destination for daily life and leisure.

Mayor Joo Kwangdeok stated, "This administrative enforcement against illegal facilities in Bulamsan prioritized citizens’ safety from wildfires and fulfilled the city’s responsibility to resolve longstanding complaints. It is very meaningful that we were able to restore the forest that had been blocked by illegal occupation to its original state."

Joo Kwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, is conducting an on-site road check with citizens after completing the administrative enforcement of illegal facilities in the Bulamsan area of Byeollae-dong on the 1st. Provided by Namyangju City

He added, "Going forward, we will turn this area into a clean hiking trail and barefoot path that any citizen can use, making it a signature healing attraction for Namyangju. While we will respond firmly to illegal activities that threaten safety, we will also protect our city’s natural environment as a shared asset through on-site administration together with citizens."

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