Pyeongtaek City Hosts Dialogue with Ministry of Defense and Resident Representatives

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Pyeongtaek City held a dialogue session on the 4th at the International Conference Room of the Paengseong International Exchange Center with the Ministry of Defense and resident representatives for communication.

The dialogue was attended by approximately 16 participants including the Ministry of Defense Military Noise Compensation Task Force, local governments, the Pyeongtaek City Council, resident representatives from areas near K-6 and K-55 military airfields, and service contractors.

During the meeting, the noise damage compensation procedures, including the noise impact survey being carried out in accordance with the 'Act on Noise Prevention and Damage Compensation for Military Airfields and Military Firing Ranges (hereinafter referred to as the Military Noise Compensation Act)' enacted last year, were explained, followed by questions and answers between the Ministry of Defense and residents.

Residents demanded amendments to the law so that the noise damage compensation standards stipulated in the Military Noise Compensation Act be adjusted from 80 Wecels to 75 Wecels, the standard for civilian airports; that the contour line standards for noise control zones be changed from buildings to topographical features; and that the reasons for compensation reduction be simplified.