'Unsafe Ziplines and Bungee Jumps'... 131 Issues Found at 31 Sites in Gyeonggi Province

Gyeonggi Province inspected 31 bungee jump and zipline facilities within the province and notified the respective cities and counties of a total of 131 identified issues.

From March 20 to April 17, Gyeonggi Province conducted a joint safety inspection with 15 cities and counties and the relevant fire stations to prevent safety accidents at leisure sports facilities, specifically bungee jump and zipline sites, as part of the first half of the year’s safety checks.

The inspection covered 31 facilities, including 7 bungee jumps and 24 ziplines. Gyeonggi Province focused on reviewing administrative matters such as education and operation, as well as the adequacy of key facilities and main equipment.

As a result of the inspection, 131 issues were identified, including damage to aging wire ropes, absence of safety equipment inspection logs, and improper fastening of bolts in structures.

Key findings included an indoor sports experience facility in City A, where the floor structure of the bungee jump platform was deformed and cracked, and the rail support wire fixed to the steel roof structure was sagging.

At a zipline within a training center in City B, the connections between the departure and arrival towers and the artificial rock wall steel frame were found to be faulty, and the facility and equipment safety inspection signboards were not properly posted.

Gyeonggi Province public officials are inspecting the zipline installed within the province. Photo by Gyeonggi Province

At a leisure sports facility in City C, the wooden deck floors at the zipline’s departure and arrival points were damaged due to aging, the railings were unstable, and maintenance was required for obstacles such as trees along the descent course.

At an indoor playground in City D, it was found that safety railings or safety nets needed to be installed around the zipline arrival area, and the landing mat required reinforcement to a wider area.

Gyeonggi Province recommended improvements for 92 cases, such as anti-corrosion and painting treatment for rusted facilities, and corrected 39 cases, including the addition of bolts to partially fastened joints of facilities.

Gyeonggi Province notified the results of the inspection to the relevant cities and counties and required that all identified issues be addressed by June.

Kim Younggil, head of the Gyeonggi Province Special Safety Inspection Team, stated, "Bungee jump and zipline facilities involve risking one's life to participate, so thorough safety management is essential," and added, "We will continue to conduct inspections to prevent safety accidents."

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