Goyang City Approves 23.18 Million Won in Military Noise Compensation Payments

100 Residents in Parts of Hwajeon-dong and Daedeok-dong to Receive Compensation
Individual Notifications in May; Objection Period Set for 60 Days
Compensation to Be Paid by August 31 for Residents Who Agree

Goyang Special City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 12th that it held the "First 2026 Goyang City Military Noise Countermeasure Deliberation Committee" on the 11th and decided to provide a total of 2,317,880 won in military noise compensation to 100 residents living in areas affected by military noise around the Goyang Airfield.

Goyang Special City held the "2026 First Small Noise Countermeasure Deliberation Committee of Goyang City" on the 11th. Provided by Goyang City

The committee is chaired by the First Deputy Mayor, and consists of a total of seven members: three ex officio members including the Director of the Climate and Environment Bureau, and four appointed members such as a lawyer and experts in the fields of noise and vibration. On this day, the committee discussed whether to grant the 2026 military noise compensation and the appropriateness of the calculated amount.

As a result of the deliberation, the committee approved the agenda as originally proposed to provide compensation to 100 residents who had their resident registration and actually lived in Hwajeon-dong and parts of Daedeok-dong, areas designated for noise countermeasures around Goyang Airfield, after November 27, 2020. This covered 149 applications as of the application reference date.

All of the recipients fall under Category 3 zones, to which a maximum monthly compensation standard of 30,000 won applies. The final compensation amount was calculated by reflecting reduction criteria such as the actual period of residence, the time of moving in, and the distance between the residence and the workplace or business site.

The compensation period covered by this round is mainly from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, and also includes some cases from previous compensation periods that had not been applied for.

The city plans to individually notify eligible recipients of the compensation amount determined by the committee during May. Residents who disagree with the compensation calculation result may file an objection within 60 days from the date of notification. For those who do not file an objection, compensation will be paid by August 31.

A Goyang City official said, "We have continuously requested the Ministry of National Defense to expand the coverage of compensation and ease reduction criteria so that residents suffering from military noise can receive substantial compensation," adding, "We will do our best to protect the rights and interests of residents affected by military noise and to contribute to the stability of their daily lives."

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