Pocheon City land exchange dispute

Pocheon City and the Ministry of National Defense proposed a land exchange involving the former 6th Corps military site. The city planned to transfer approximately 67,680 square meters of municipal land to the Ministry in exchange for 58,290 square meters of state land, while seeking the return of the remaining 108,148 square meters of municipal land. City officials argued this exchange would create a more cohesive land shape for a planned high-tech strategic industrial complex and avoid a four to five year delay caused by relocating military command facilities.

The proposal faced internal opposition from members of the Democratic Party of Korea within the Pocheon City Council. Critics argued the exchange could allow the military to remain in the area long-term and expressed concerns regarding the loss of access roads to the planned industrial site.

During the 196th regular session, the Pocheon City Council ultimately rejected the exchange plan. Council members emphasized the need for documented guarantees regarding access roads and cost responsibilities for road construction. The council requested that the city administration provide more objective comparisons between the proposed exchange and alternative methods for securing land access.