Suwon Nambu Fire Station Conducts Disaster Prevention Inspection of Cultural Properties Including Suwon Hwaryeongjeon

The Suwon Nambu Fire Station in Gyeonggi Province conducted a fire inspection at Hwaryeongjeon in Sinpung-dong, Paldal-gu on the 11th, in commemoration of the 'Cultural Heritage Disaster Prevention Day' (February 10).

On this day, the Suwon Nambu Fire Station provided guidance to those involved with Hwaryeongjeon on safety rules when handling fire, response methods in the event of an initial fire outbreak, and urged special attention to the fire safety management of cultural heritage during normal times.

Go Young-ju, Chief of Suwon Nambu Fire Station, emphasized, "Cultural heritage embodies the identity of our nation’s spirit," adding, "Since it holds great significance for our people, we will strive to fully pass on our identity to future generations through continuous on-site safety guidance and other efforts."

Go Young-joo, Chief of Suwon Southern Fire Station (third from the left), is visiting Hwaryeongjeon in Suwon and discussing fire safety and other matters with on-site personnel. Photo by Suwon Southern Fire Station

Previously, the government designated February 10 as Cultural Heritage Disaster Prevention Day every year, following the fire incident at Seoul’s Sungnyemun, National Treasure No. 1, which occurred on February 10, 2008.

To prevent similar cases and manage fire safety of cultural heritage within its jurisdiction, Suwon Nambu Fire Station is operating Cultural Heritage Fire Safety Week until the 14th, which includes on-site safety guidance, joint fire safety inspections with related organizations, and on-site adaptation training for cultural heritage sites.

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