Daejeon City Hires Private Environmental Monitoring Team to Oversee Illegal Fine Dust Emissions

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Daejeon City will monitor illegal fine dust emissions in the region through the operation of a private environmental monitoring team.

The city announced on the 4th that it will hire 16 members for the private environmental monitoring team to conduct prevention and monitoring activities of major fine dust emission sources during periods of high fine dust concentration.

The monitoring team will be responsible for preventing illegal incineration activities by monitoring industrial complexes and construction sites from next month until June.

Applications can be submitted by visiting the Fine Dust Response Division at City Hall by the 14th. Eligibility requirements include being a citizen aged 21 to 65 with a registered address in Daejeon as of the announcement date and holding a driver's license. Preference will be given to those with work experience in environmental fields and those holding environmental-related certifications.

Choi Jeong-hee, head of the Fine Dust Response Division, said, "By establishing a system that closely monitors major fine dust emission sources with the power of citizens, we aim to enhance trust in environmental administration and improve air quality."

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