[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Ganghwa County announced on the 7th that it will strengthen crackdown and enforcement measures against illegal structures that have been erected, expanded, or renovated without authorization or proper notification.
To this end, the county will conduct on-site inspections to verify compliance with permits and notification requirements under the Building Act, as well as check for illegal expansions and renovations. The inspections will identify unauthorized extensions such as verandas, rooftops, and storage spaces, along with unauthorized installation of temporary structures such as containers.
If a structure is determined to be in violation, the county will issue a notice of disposition, followed by a first corrective order, a second corrective notice, and a third notice of enforcement fine to encourage voluntary compliance. If the structure remains non-compliant, enforcement fines will be imposed until restoration to original condition is completed. Additionally, violators will be referred to judicial authorities in accordance with penalty provisions.
In cases where illegal structures are bought and sold, enforcement fines may be imposed on the current owner even if unauthorized expansion was conducted by a previous owner. Therefore, real estate buyers must verify whether properties are illegal structures before purchase.
A county official stated, "Illegal structures are relatively deficient in basic safety requirements, posing significant risks of major accidents such as fires. We will conduct thorough crackdowns to prepare for disaster situations," and added, "We will respond firmly to protect the lives and property of county residents."
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