Haenam County Council Meets with Hwasan Samwon Bio Compost Odor Countermeasure Committee

In the Haenam County Council chairman's office, a meeting is being held with the Hwasan Samwon Bio Compost Odor Countermeasure Committee. (Photo by Haenam County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] The Haenam County Council in Jeollanam-do (Chairman Kim Byung-deok) announced on the 7th that it held a meeting with the Hwasan Samwon Bio Compost Odor Countermeasure Committee (Chairman Kim Kyung-young) in the chairman's office on the 5th and received a petition.

The meeting was attended by county council members, five members of the countermeasure committee, and county executive staff.

The countermeasure committee appealed, "For over 20 years, we have suffered from the odor of Samwon Bio compost in Yuldong-ri, and although we have filed complaints over several years, nothing has improved, and residents live each day in pain," asking to resolve the villagers' grievances.

They also requested, "Please take stronger measures and special actions to prevent such problems from recurring."

In response, the county informed that it has detected several illegal activities, and regarding the waste proper disposal order issued by the Environmental Transportation Department, Samwon Bio has filed a lawsuit, and a trial is currently underway to cancel the waste proper disposal order. The Construction Department is also proceeding with correction orders for violating buildings.

County council members shared information to ensure there are no doubts about the administrative measures being promoted and emphasized the need for strong action against illegal activities, urging communication with the countermeasure committee.

Chairman Kim Byung-deok said, "I apologize for not meeting under better circumstances, and since there is now a great consensus on the residents' situation and issues, the council will seek various solutions."

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