Pocheon-si Accelerates Push for an "Odor-Free Clean City"... Holds Midterm Briefing on Northern Area Management Research

Pocheon-si in Gyeonggi Province held a midterm briefing on February 10 in the city hall's administrative meeting room for the "Research on Detailed Management Measures for the Pocheon Northern Odor Priority Management Area."

Pocheon City held an interim briefing for the "Study on Detailed Management Plans for the Northern Pocheon Odor Priority Management Area" in the City Hall policy meeting room on the 10th. Provided by Pocheon City.

This research project, which has been under way since 2025 with the goal of improving the residential environment for local residents, was implemented to scientifically analyze areas with high concentrations of odor and to establish effective legal management measures.

At the briefing, about 20 people attended, including Vice Mayor Kim Jonghun, resident representatives, environmental experts, and related public officials. They shared the findings of the odor status survey carried out over the past year and discussed future management directions and institutional improvement measures.

Based on the survey results, Pocheon-si plans to gradually implement a wide range of management measures, including designating odor-generating business sites as facilities subject to reporting, reviewing the designation of odor control zones in high-concentration areas, strengthening real-time odor monitoring systems, and expanding technical support and training for business owners.

An official from Pocheon-si said, "The odor problem is directly linked to citizens' basic right to live and is an issue that can no longer be left unattended," adding, "We will go beyond simple surveys and establish scientific and powerful detailed management measures so that citizens can truly feel the changes, and we will definitely realize a 'clean Pocheon without odor.'"

Pocheon-si plans to compile and reflect the opinions presented at the midterm briefing, complete the second-year detailed survey by the end of this year, and announce a final comprehensive odor management plan in early 2027.

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