Namwon-si to Conduct 'National Point Number Plate Comprehensive Survey' by the End of This Month

Published 08 May.2023 13:16(KST)

Namwon City in Jeonbuk is conducting a comprehensive survey by the end of this month to repair lost, damaged, or incorrectly marked national grid reference plates installed within the city.

According to the city on the 8th, the national grid reference number divides the entire country into 10-meter horizontal and vertical grids, assigning a number to each designated point. It is displayed as a 10-digit code combining two Korean letters and eight numbers, serving as an important means to quickly locate positions during emergencies in mountainous or coastal areas.

Namwon City is conducting a nationwide survey of national point number plates until the end of this month. <br>[Photo by Namwon City]

Namwon City is conducting a nationwide survey of national point number plates until the end of this month.
[Photo by Namwon City]

The comprehensive survey on the status of national grid reference markings aims to improve the accuracy of location information, enabling precise location sharing and rapid response during emergencies, thereby promoting citizens' safety.

This year, the city will inspect 76 national grid reference plates, repairing damaged or missing plates and attaching safety stickers to prevent duplication or omission.

Kwon Hye-jeong, head of the Civil Complaints Division, said, “We will do our best to ensure citizens' safety by thoroughly maintaining the plates so that in emergencies, citizens can be promptly and accurately located for swift rescue.”