Siheung City Declares War on Smart Hub Odor... 6.8 Billion Won Invested for Fundamental Solution

City to Intensively Manage 32 Major Odor-Emitting Businesses
Facility Upgrades and Strengthened Nighttime Inspections for Outdated Sites

Siheung City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lim Byeongtaek) announced that it will select 32 key odor-emitting businesses within the Smart Hub industrial complex this year and begin voluntary facility improvements and intensive management totaling 6.8 billion won to address the chronic odor problem in the area.

Scenic view of Siheung City Hall. Provided by Siheung City

The targets for intensive management include businesses that have violated the Odor Prevention Act, establishments with a high number of odor-related complaints, and workplaces where strong odors were detected during patrols. All these sites require enhanced environmental management.

This project will be implemented throughout the year. The city plans to induce large-scale facility investments and process improvements at the 32 selected businesses by supporting the installation of new odor prevention facilities and the repair of outdated ones, optimizing equipment operation and improving processes, as well as providing systematic management and technical support.

In particular, the city will not stop at facility improvements but will also conduct follow-up management. It plans to strengthen unannounced inspections during vulnerable periods such as nighttime and the summer season, utilize private environmental monitors to regularly check odor intensity, and verify whether quarterly plans are being implemented.

Yang Soonpil, Director of the Environmental Bureau, stated, "By fundamentally improving outdated facilities and implementing systematic management, we will fundamentally block the occurrence of odors and significantly reduce odor complaints in residential areas near the Smart Hub. We will do our best to encourage active participation and voluntary facility investment from businesses to create a pleasant air environment."

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