Siheung Named "Top Institution" in Ministry of the Interior and Safety Disaster Management Evaluation

On June 5, the city of Siheung in Gyeonggi Province announced that it had been selected as the "Top Institution" in the "2025 Disaster Management Evaluation" organized by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. As a result of this achievement, the city secured a Presidential Commendation as well as financial incentives.

This evaluation is conducted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and comprehensively assesses the disaster management capabilities of 340 disaster management agencies nationwide, including central government ministries, local governments, and public institutions, across the stages of disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. To ensure objectivity and reliability, the Central Disaster Management Evaluation Team directly reviewed 43 indicators, including essential tasks for each stage of disaster management.

In this evaluation, which was conducted over the past year, Siheung received high scores in various categories, including innovation in disaster response systems, efficient operation of the disaster management fund, and strengthening safety in vulnerable areas.

Previously, from 2018 to 2023, the city was selected as an "Excellent Institution" for five consecutive years, and this year it was named the top institution.

Lim Byeongtaek, Mayor of Siheung, stated, "The consistent prioritization of citizen safety throughout the 7th and 8th popularly elected administrations has resulted in the honor of receiving the Presidential Commendation. Going forward, we will further strengthen our proactive disaster response system to make Siheung a safer city."

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