Gwangju City Launches Special Crackdown on Illegal Environmental Pollution During Chuseok Holiday

Intensive Monitoring of Major Industrial Complexes and Rivers Until October 14

The Gwangju city government announced on October 2 that, in cooperation with its five autonomous districts, it will conduct a "Special Monitoring and Crackdown on Illegal Environmental Pollution Activities" during the Chuseok holiday period, running until October 14. This special inspection aims to prevent environmental pollution caused by lax management at business sites during the holiday and to enable a swift response in the event of an incident.

The special monitoring team, consisting of 13 members divided into 7 groups, will target businesses in Gwangju that discharge environmental pollutants, as well as major industrial complexes and areas around rivers. The inspection will be carried out in three stages: before, during, and after the Chuseok holiday.

By October 2, prior to the holiday, the city is sending out cooperation letters to businesses in Gwangju that discharge environmental pollutants, encouraging self-inspection. The city is also focusing its crackdown on wastewater discharging businesses, such as plating companies, and those that discharge large amounts of wastewater.

During the holiday period, from October 3 to 9, patrols will be strengthened around rivers near industrial complexes. In addition, a 24-hour response center, connected to the Ministry of Environment and other agencies, will be operated to immediately respond to any environmental pollution incidents.

After the holiday, from October 10 to 14, the city plans to provide on-site technical support to small and vulnerable businesses in environmental management, and to encourage the normal operation of pollutant discharge and prevention facilities.

Ko Jaehee, head of the Environmental Conservation Division, stated, "We will strengthen monitoring and crackdowns to prevent illegal environmental pollution activities, so that citizens can enjoy the holiday in a pleasant environment."

Meanwhile, the city operates a year-round citizen reporting system for environmental pollution activities. If environmental violations such as unauthorized discharge of wastewater are discovered, citizens can report them via the National Sinmungo (online) or by phone (128). If the report is confirmed to be true and administrative action such as prosecution is taken, a reward of up to 3 million won is provided.

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