Gyeonggi Province Pursues Reforms to Green Belt System

Gyeonggi Province announced it will actively work to improve the irrational Green Belt (development restricted zone) system by commissioning research projects and establishing research study groups.

According to provincial officials on the 4th, the province has decided to formulate system improvement measures centered on preventing illegal development, supporting residents, and securing management funds to address various resident inconveniences and illegal activities arising from the 1,224 square kilometers of Green Belt within the province.

The province will designate three regions—Hanam, Siheung, and Namyangju, where Green Belt areas exceed 80 percent of the total area—as pilot cities and proceed with research projects.

The province will also establish a research study group with approximately 15 participants including civil servants, resident representatives, and experts by this month, and will develop rational alternatives through discussion and study.

The province plans to formulate a Green Belt-related system improvement promotion plan by July, report it to the provincial governor, and actively push forward with system improvements including amendments to relevant laws and ordinances.