Gimpo City Sees Clear Results from "Environmental SOS Consultation Team" Operation for Fire-Damaged Businesses

Supporting Environmental Recovery for Businesses Through On-Site Administration
Enhanced Corporate Satisfaction Through Environmental Consulting Initiatives

Gimpo City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Byungsoo) announced on November 18 that it had specially operated the "Environmental SOS Consultation Team" to support the prompt normalization of business operations for companies struggling with fire damage, and successfully completed on-site consultations for 40 local businesses.

Exterior view of Gimpo City Hall. Provided by Gimpo City

This special operation of the "Environmental SOS Consultation Team" was launched to actively identify the challenges faced by businesses experiencing difficulties in their operations due to fire, and to develop recovery support and environmental management improvement measures. Consultations were conducted over a five-week period from October 13 to November 14, with two experts, including an Environmental SOS professional counselor, providing customized, on-site administrative support.

The consultations targeted 40 environmental emission facilities within the city that experienced fires between 2024 and the first half of 2025. The consultation team visited each site in person to check the status of fire recovery and facility operations. They also provided guidance on environmental permit procedures, management of pollution prevention facilities, environmental financial support programs, and technical assistance, offering tailored environmental consulting based on each company's circumstances.

As a result of the consultations, 37 out of the 40 businesses had completed fire recovery, while three were still in the process of recovery. Among all the companies consulted, 22 expressed their intention to participate in future environmental support projects. The city plans to categorize the major issues identified during the consultations by type and review them for possible policy and institutional improvements.

Gimpo City assessed that this special operation not only facilitated environmental recovery for affected companies but also had a positive impact on strengthening their own environmental management capabilities. By focusing on on-site administration, the city was able to proactively address corporate inconveniences and establish a practical support system to enhance responsiveness in the event of similar disasters.

A city official stated, "This special operation of the 'Environmental SOS Consultation Team' is a good example of on-site administration that goes beyond simple post-incident inspections to provide real support for the recovery of affected companies." The official added, "Based on the common challenges identified during the consultations, we will work on improving policies and supplementing systems. We will continue to provide administrative and technical support so that companies can confidently continue their production activities."

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