Gwangju Buk-gu to Conduct Full-Scale Survey of 3,736 District-Owned Properties

Gwangju Buk-gu is launching a comprehensive investigation to eliminate blind spots in the management of district-owned assets and to enhance their value. The district plans to take strong administrative action against unauthorized occupation, while actively identifying idle properties to be repurposed as spaces for residents or to generate economic value.

On May 6, Gwangju Buk-gu announced that it will conduct a large-scale survey to improve the systematic management and efficiency of public property.

Exterior view of Buk-gu Office, Gwangju.

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Starting this month and continuing through September, Buk-gu will carry out the "2026 Public Property Status Survey" targeting all public assets owned or managed by the district. In accordance with relevant laws, the survey will comprehensively examine a total of 3,736 plots (approximately 1.71 million square meters) of land, buildings, and intangible assets.

The main areas of investigation include: ▲rectifying inconsistencies in public property registry records; ▲identifying omitted or unregistered assets; and ▲checking for unauthorized occupation or use for purposes other than intended. Buk-gu, in particular, plans to conduct field-oriented inspections to thoroughly verify whether actual usage aligns with the registry information.

If illegal facilities or unauthorized occupation are found during the survey, the district will impose compensation charges and issue orders for restoration to original condition, taking strong administrative measures in parallel. Conversely, for idle assets that are unused and neglected, Buk-gu will actively consider new utilization plans, as well as permissions for use, lease, or sale, to maximize the value of these properties.

In addition, the scope of the investigation will be expanded beyond land and buildings to include intangible assets such as leasehold rights and intellectual property rights, in order to clearly verify all related rights. Field investigations will be carried out by each asset management department, with all updates and administrative actions to be completed by October.

An official from Buk-gu stated, "As public property is a valuable asset for all residents, we will eliminate management blind spots through thorough investigations," adding, "By implementing systematic management, we aim to enhance the value of public assets and maximize administrative efficiency."

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