Govt. to ease, lift restrictions in military protection zones for regional development

The defense ministry on Monday said it will lift or ease restrictions in military protection zones equivalent to 10 times the size of Yeouido in western Seoul, as the government seeks to address public inconveniences and promote balanced regional development. Under the plan, the ministry will completely lift restrictions in five regions -- Goseong County and Sokcho city in Gangwon Province, Pyeongtaek and Goyang cities in Gyeonggi Province, and Seoul's Yongsan Ward. The military protection zones