Gyeonggi Province Promotes Green Belt System Reform

Gyeonggi Province decided to actively work on improving irrational systems by conducting research projects and establishing research study groups to develop reasonable improvement plans for the Green Belt (Development Restriction Zone).

According to the province on the 4th, to block various resident inconveniences and illegal activities caused by the Green Belt spanning 1,224㎢ within the province, it decided to prepare system improvement plans centered on addressing illegal construction, resident support, and securing management funds.

To this end, the province selected three areas—Hanam, Siheung, and Namyangju—where the Green Belt comprises over 80% of the total area, as pilot cities and decided to conduct research projects.

Additionally, the province plans to establish a research study group with approximately 15 participants including civil servants, resident representatives, and experts by this month to develop reasonable alternatives through discussions and studies.

The province plans to prepare an implementation plan for Green Belt system reforms by July, report it to the provincial governor, and actively pursue system improvements including amendments to laws and ordinances.