As the construction of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk New Airport drags on, discontent is growing among residents of Uiseong, North Gyeongsang, the planned transfer site. They say that while the compensation process is delayed, continued restrictions on development activities and designation as a land transaction permission zone are making it difficult to exercise property rights.
According to Uiseong County on the 6th, on the 5th a resident meeting on the new airport project was held at the Bian Manse Center with Uiseong County head Choi Yu-cheol, regional provincial and county council members, officials from the relocation area countermeasures committee, and residents in attendance.
Residents said that with the new airport project timeline delayed and even the timing of compensation unclear, Daegu City and other relevant agencies should promptly begin the compensation process.
In particular, there was criticism that with various regulations continuing for a long period around the planned airport transfer site, even routine exercises of property rights are being restricted.
They said that due to restrictions on development activities and designation as a land transaction permission zone, it is not easy to renew orchards or repair and renovate dwellings, and constraints are arising on exercising property rights, such as disposing of land.
Jeon Sang-jun, secretary-general of the Relocation Countermeasures Committee, said, "With various regulations continuing due to the new airport project, residents' property rights are being infringed," and added, "Who will be responsible for the damage to residents that occurs while the compensation process is delayed?"
He went on to say, "As the project timeline grows longer, residents need the compensation process to be moved up, and unnecessary regulations during the project implementation should be lifted quickly."
Uiseong County said it will continue consultations with relevant agencies, including Daegu City and North Gyeongsang Province, to reduce inconvenience for residents.
County head Choi said, "We will strengthen communication to minimize damage and inconvenience to residents," and added, "We will continue to consult with relevant agencies so the compensation process can become tangible as soon as possible."