Mayor Kang Kijeong Conducts On-Site Inspection for Flood and Storm Preparedness with Private Sector Experts

Checking for Cracks and Drainage System at Hanam Bridge
'Intensive Safety Inspection' Until June 13

Gwangju Mayor Kang Kijeong is conducting a safety inspection at Hanam Bridge in Gwangsan District on the afternoon of the 20th. Photo by Gwangju City

Gwangju Mayor Kang Kijeong has taken preemptive action by conducting on-site safety inspections to prepare for summer flood and storm damage, together with private sector experts.

On the afternoon of May 20, Mayor Kang and the Gwangju joint public-private inspection team carried out a safety inspection at Hanam Bridge in Gwangsan District as part of the "2025 Intensive Safety Inspection," focusing on preparation for summer flood and storm damage.

The purpose of this inspection was to conduct safety checks on key infrastructure in preparation for summer floods and storms, and to address disaster risk factors at an early stage. The inspection was attended by officials from the Gwangju City Citizens Safety Office and the General Construction Headquarters, as well as three private sector experts. The on-site inspection on that day focused on checking for cracks in bridge structures, abnormalities in the drainage system, and signs of scour around bridge piers.

Based on the inspection results, the city plans to take follow-up action for items requiring urgent repairs, and for those requiring mid- to long-term maintenance or reinforcement, a detailed safety diagnosis will be conducted and an annual maintenance plan will be established and implemented accordingly.

Taking this on-site inspection as an opportunity, the city will continue to operate an effective public-private safety management system during the intensive safety inspection period through June 13, and will also strengthen promotional activities to encourage citizen participation and interest.

Mayor Kang stated, "Major infrastructure such as Hanam Bridge is directly linked to citizen safety," and added, "We will do our utmost to build Gwangju as a city where people can feel safe anytime and anywhere by eliminating risk factors through preemptive inspections and thorough follow-up measures."

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