Gwangju Institute of Health and Environment Conducts Soil Pollution Survey

A Total of 105 Sites Including Industrial Complexes, Factories, and Old Gas Stations

An employee of the Gwangju Health and Environment Research Institute collecting samples during a soil contamination survey. Gwangju Health and Environment Research Institute

The Gwangju Institute of Health and Environment will conduct the "2025 Soil Contamination Status Survey" starting from the 18th to prevent soil pollution. This survey will target a total of 105 sites, including children's playground facilities (36 locations) and industrial complexes and factory areas (17 locations).

The survey will also include old gas station areas designated as "priority pollution source areas" after a long period, as well as land development sites scheduled for urban development or currently under construction (27 locations). In addition, 12 sites where the concentration of heavy metals exceeded 70% of the soil contamination concern standard in last year's survey are also included. The survey will cover 23 items, including 8 heavy metal items (such as cadmium and lead), 14 general items (such as fluoride and organophosphorus), and soil acidity.

Jung Hyuncheol, Director of the Institute of Health and Environment, stated, "Once soil is contaminated, it persists semi-permanently. This can lead to secondary pollution such as groundwater contamination, so special management is required." He added, "We will do our best to monitor contamination trends through the soil contamination status survey and to create a safe soil environment."

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