U.S. military shooting range under construction raises concerns in S. Korea

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U.S. military shooting range under construction raises concerns in S. Korea

STORY: U.S. military shooting range under construction raises concerns in S. Korea DATELINE: May 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Seoul CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of shooting range construction site STORYLINE: The construction of a shooting range used by the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) in South Korea without prior notification to local authorities has raised concerns about noise and safety risks among local residents. Local broadcaster KBS reported that logging work began in March on a hill in downtown Changwon, about 300 km southeast of the capital Seoul, and the shooting range will be completed in two years. However, as apartment complexes, shopping centers and industrial parks are concentrated within a radius of 1.5 km from the shooting range, nearby residents are greatly concerned about the noise at the site and the risk of emergency accidents. The report said that local authorities were unaware of the project until residents raised complaints. Local residents have raised petitions on

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