Jangheung-gun Installs National Point Number Plates on Hiking Trails

Jangheung-gun has additionally installed national point number plates at seven hiking trails including Jeamsan Mountain. (Photo by Jangheung-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Jeong Jong-sun) announced on the 16th that it has additionally installed national point number plates capable of rapid location identification at seven hiking trails on Jeamsan Mountain.

The 'National Point Number' is a location indication system that divides the entire national territory into a grid pattern in areas without buildings such as mountains or coastal regions, combining two letters and eight numbers to enable quick rescue in case of distress or emergency situations.

Since 2014, Jangheung-gun has installed 348 national point number plates in 10 towns and townships' main hiking trails and coastal areas, which are frequently visited by residents and vulnerable to disaster safety accidents in non-residential areas.

Recently, with the increase in leisure population in non-residential areas and the expansion of living ranges, the necessity of national point number plates has further increased.

An official from Jangheung-gun stated, "In case of an emergency, reporting to 119 using the national point number plate allows for faster assistance," and added, "We hope that by utilizing the national point number plates, local residents can engage in outdoor activities in a safer environment."

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