Chuncheon City Launches Comprehensive Survey and Intensive Crackdown on Illegal River and Valley Occupancy Ahead of Flood Season

Comprehensive Survey of Local Rivers and Valleys in March
Task Force Formed to Strengthen On-Site Inspections
Strict Measures Including Prosecution and Administrative Enforcement for Non-Compliance

Chuncheon City in Gangwon Province (Mayor Yuk Donghan) will conduct intensive crackdowns on illegal occupancy facilities in rivers and valleys until March 20 to ensure river safety and improve the environment before the flood season. The city will designate key management targets through a comprehensive survey in March.

Chuncheon City Hall panorama.

The city has formed the "Task Force for Comprehensive Survey of Illegal Occupancy Facilities in Rivers and Valleys," headed by the Vice Mayor. Officials from the relevant departments will visit sites in person to conduct a thorough inspection for illegal facilities and will also check for elements that impede river flow and pose safety risks.

If new illegal facilities are found as a result of the survey, the city will first encourage voluntary removal. If this is not complied with, the city will take strong action, including filing charges, in accordance with relevant laws. Existing illegal facilities will also be promptly addressed through administrative enforcement procedures.

Last year, the four locations subject to intensive inspection were Seosang-ri and Owol-ri in Seomyeon, and Wonpyeong-ri and Jiam-ri in Sabuk-myeon. These areas are summer water recreation zones where illegal occupancy facilities had previously been detected.

A Chuncheon City official stated, "This comprehensive survey is a measure to restore river functions and proactively ensure citizen safety ahead of the flood season," adding, "We will respond strictly and without exception to repeated illegal activities in order to maintain a safe and pleasant river environment."

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