Gangwon Province Mobilizes for 'Zero Accidents' at Ski Resorts... Launches Joint Public-Private Safety Inspections

Gangwon Province Launches Joint Safety Inspections
at Nine Ski Resorts Ahead of the 2025 Ski Season

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, the hub of ski resorts in Korea, will launch a large-scale joint safety inspection involving both the public and private sectors to ensure a safe start to the 2025 ski season.

A view of the Gangwon Provincial Government Building. Provided by Gangwon Provincial Government

From December 8 to December 15, the province will conduct intensive inspections targeting nine ski resorts in the region, focusing on identifying vulnerabilities in each area and making every effort to prevent ski resort accidents.

This joint inspection will mobilize all relevant organizations, including Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation, the Korea Ski Resort Business Association, local fire and police departments, the Korea Transportation Safety Authority, the Korea Gas Safety Corporation, and the Korea Electrical Safety Corporation. Experts from both the public and private sectors, equipped with professional expertise and credibility, will participate to enhance the effectiveness of the inspections.

The main inspection areas include: ▲ the structural stability of slopes and the adequacy of safety facility installations ▲ compliance with regular lift inspections and the status of operational management ▲ deployment and training of safety personnel ▲ establishment of efficient rescue and evacuation systems ▲ management of key facilities such as buildings, fire safety, electricity, and gas ▲ checks for hidden cameras in restrooms and other measures to ensure visitor safety and prevent crime.

Jung Yeonggil, Director of Culture and Sports at Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, stated, "Nine out of the thirteen ski resorts nationwide are located in Gangwon Province, making winter safety management more important than ever. We will proactively inspect potential accident risks such as gondola stoppages, lift accidents, slope collisions, and falls to do our utmost in preventing safety incidents."

Meanwhile, during the 2024 inspection, a total of 76 issues were identified and addressed in the areas of slopes, lifts, fire safety, and electricity, achieving significant results in accident prevention.

The province plans to immediately rectify any issues identified during this inspection and, if necessary, recommend that ski resorts assign dedicated staff on a 24-hour basis.

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