Objecting to Land and Object Records — 14-Day Compensation Plan Inspection and Written Objection Deadline

Procedure

1. 1. Check the compensation plan notice and inspection period

   The compensation plan is announced in a daily newspaper with nationwide circulation and notified individually to landowners and interested persons; the announcement may be omitted if there are 20 or fewer landowners and interested persons (Land Compensation Act, Article 15(1)). The inspection period is at least 14 days, so first check the inspection place and end date stated in the notice or announcement (Article 15(2)). If the project area spans two or more cities, counties, or districts, or the operator is not an administrative agency, a copy is also sent to the relevant city, county, or district for inspection.

2. 2. Compare the land record entries

   The land record states the location, lot number, land category, total area and included area, actual use, and the names, addresses, and rights of the landowner and holders of rights other than ownership (Land Compensation Act Enforcement Decree, Article 7(3)). Compare each item with the certified copy of the register, land ledger, and cadastral map, and if the registered land category differs from actual use, prepare site photos and materials showing that use.

3. 3. Compare the object record with the site

   The object record states the type, structure, specifications, and quantity of objects, their owners, and holders of other rights, and for buildings the total floor area, included area, and a measured floor plan are attached (Enforcement Decree, Article 7(4)-(5)). Match obstacles such as walls, paving, drainage, wells, vinyl greenhouses, trees, and factory machinery, electrical, piping, and dust collection equipment against the site, marking omissions, errors in quantity or specifications, and errors in ownership. For facilities installed by a tenant, organize ownership with the lease contract and construction payment records.

4. 4. File a written objection

   The objection is filed in writing with the project operator within the inspection period (Land Compensation Act, Article 15(3)). For each item, state what the record says, the actual condition, and the correction requested, and attach copies of photos, drawings, and contracts. To prove the filing date, submit it in person and obtain confirmation of receipt, or send it by certified content mail.

5. 5. Confirm the objection is noted and manage later deadlines

   The project operator must note the objection in the records and take appropriate measures if it finds the objection justified (Land Compensation Act, Article 15(4)). Landowners may recommend an appraisal firm within 30 days from the end of the inspection period, so check this deadline as well (Enforcement Decree, Article 28(2)). When you later receive a compensation consultation request, check within the consultation period (at least 30 days unless there are special reasons) whether the corrections are reflected in the compensation details (Enforcement Decree, Article 8(3)).

Required documents

• Objection to land and object records (no prescribed form; filed in writing under Land Compensation Act, Article 15(3))
• Copy of the compensation plan notice or inspection announcement
• Copy of the inspected land and object records, or item-by-item inspection notes
• Certified copy of the land register, land ledger, and cadastral map
• Building ledger and building status drawing (if a building is included)
• Site photos and a list of obstacles (location, specifications, quantity, equipment nameplates)
• Lease contract, construction payment records, and tax invoices for facilities installed by a tenant
• Letter of delegation and copy of ID if an agent files

Fees

No fee is set by law for inspecting the records or filing a written objection; actual costs such as fees for register and ledger certificates and postage apply. Our office fee starts from the amount shown above and may vary depending on the number of lots and obstacles in the records and the scope of site checks; we will give you an exact quote after reviewing your documents.

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Legal basis and review date

• Act on the Acquisition of and Compensation for Land for Public Works Projects, Article 2
• Act on the Acquisition of and Compensation for Land for Public Works Projects, Article 14
• Act on the Acquisition of and Compensation for Land for Public Works Projects, Article 15
• Act on the Acquisition of and Compensation for Land for Public Works Projects, Article 26
• Act on the Acquisition of and Compensation for Land for Public Works Projects, Article 27
• Act on the Acquisition of and Compensation for Land for Public Works Projects Enforcement Decree, Article 7
• Act on the Acquisition of and Compensation for Land for Public Works Projects Enforcement Decree, Article 8
• Act on the Acquisition of and Compensation for Land for Public Works Projects Enforcement Decree, Article 28

Checked against the statutes on 2026-10-25

Statutes and public notices change, so each case needs to be checked individually. Statute titles are given in English for reference. The Korean statutes are the authoritative text.

Check these first

• After the public notice of project approval, records can be disputed only by proving they differ from the truth unless an objection was filed within the inspection period (Land Compensation Act, Article 27(3)), so make sure the written objection is received before the inspection end date.
• Once demolition or removal of equipment begins, it becomes hard to prove that omitted obstacles existed, so record overall and detailed photos and equipment nameplates, specifications, quantities, and installation locations before objecting.

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