Wanju County Achieves Highest A Grade for Natural Disaster Safety Evaluation for Second Consecutive Year

Wanju County has once again demonstrated its top-tier disaster prevention capabilities nationwide by receiving the highest A grade for the second consecutive year in the "2025 Natural Disaster Safety Diagnosis" evaluation organized by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

Wanju County received the highest grade, an A, for the second consecutive year in the "2025 Natural Disaster Safety Diagnosis" evaluation hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. Photo by Wanju County

The Natural Disaster Safety Diagnosis, conducted annually by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety for 228 cities, counties, and districts across the country, is a system that thoroughly assesses local governments' disaster prevention capabilities, including disaster prevention measures, response system establishment, and facility inspections.

Wanju County has maintained the A grade for two consecutive years, a distinction given only to organizations within the top 15% of all local governments, thereby proving the excellence of its disaster prevention administration. This achievement signifies that Wanju County's disaster response system is not a temporary solution but has secured the highest level of stability nationwide across all areas of administration.

As a result of this year's evaluation, Wanju County will continue to receive the benefit of an additional 2% increase in the national government’s support ratio for disaster recovery costs in the event of a natural disaster. In addition, the county is expected to gain a competitive advantage in participating in various disaster safety-related public projects and in securing national funds. The county plans to use this momentum to establish an even more comprehensive disaster safety network.

Hee-tae Yoo, Governor of Wanju County, stated, "Achieving the A grade for two consecutive years is the result of our relentless efforts, always prioritizing the safety of our residents. As safety is non-negotiable, we will further solidify our reputation as 'a disaster-free Wanju, a safe city where residents can live with peace of mind.'

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