Suncheon-si Holds On-site Executive Meeting at Wangji-dong Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Site

Mayor Nogwan-gyu Emphasizes Energy Resource Recovery and Industrialization of Waste

Noh Gwan-gyu, Mayor of Suncheon, is holding an on-site briefing at the Wangji-dong municipal solid waste landfill (Photo by Suncheon City).

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu) announced on the 16th that it held an on-site executive meeting focused on practical administration, including inspecting the Wangji-dong municipal waste landfill site.

The on-site executive meeting was attended by the mayor, vice mayor, and more than 30 executive officials including the Ilryu Suncheon TF, focusing on inspecting the current operation status of the municipal waste landfill and discussing the establishment of next-generation renewable energy facilities.

Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu of Suncheon has pledged the "Economy Revived by Carbon Neutrality," which includes building an eco-friendly Clean-up Environment Center and carbon emission trading.

With carbon neutrality becoming a crucial national agenda, including the ban on direct landfill of household waste starting in 2030, the city is taking active steps to resolve waste-related issues.

Mayor Noh stated, "In the case of Hanam, Gyeonggi-do, waste facilities are being moved underground and converted into parks above ground, and in Japan, many incineration plants are located in front of city or district offices. Waste issues are common challenges worldwide, but the treatment methods vary," adding, "Our city must also recognize waste as an energy resource and find the most suitable location and incineration method that can minimize conflicts with residents."

A Suncheon city official added, "We must first examine the site," and said, "We plan to actively conduct practical on-site executive meetings to resolve the issues our city faces."

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