Yeongju City Receives Excellent Grade in 'Disaster Management Evaluation,' Recognized for Nationwide Disaster Response Capabilities

Achievement of Strengthened Resident-Centered Disaster Response System

Yeongju City in North Gyeongsang Province has been recognized for its nationwide disaster response capabilities by receiving an excellent grade in the '2025 Disaster Management Evaluation' organized by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

The Disaster Management Evaluation is a comprehensive national assessment that has been conducted annually since 2005 to strengthen disaster management accountability and capabilities. The evaluation covers the entire process of disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. This year, a total of 340 disaster management agencies, including central government ministries, public institutions, and local governments, were evaluated.

Yeongju City received consistently high marks across all areas, including prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. In particular, it was selected as a model case for establishing a stable and systematic disaster response system.

Lee Jaehun, acting mayor, stated, "This evaluation is the result of our proactive efforts to respond to the increasing scale and complexity of modern disasters," adding, "We will continue to make Yeongju a safe city where citizens can feel secure by strengthening systematic response and recovery capabilities."

Yeongju City has continuously promoted citizen-focused safety policies, such as expanding the disaster safety budget, establishing a smart disaster broadcasting system, and operating a proactive resident evacuation manual.

The city also plans to further accelerate the establishment of an effective disaster response system in the future.

Yeongju City Hall.

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