Gyeonggi Province to Improve Indoor Air Quality at 8,000 Legally Unregulated Facilities

The Gyeonggi Provincial Government will conduct in-depth consulting on indoor air quality improvement for 7,796 multi-use facilities, including small daycare centers that are not legally required to be managed. In addition, support such as mold removal and installation of ventilation systems will be provided for 149 facilities that have particularly poor environmental conditions.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Government announced on March 31 that it will implement this initiative, called the 'Clean Breathing Space Creation and Care Project,' for a total of 7,945 facilities.

First, the province will carry out indoor air quality consulting for 7,796 facilities. Six key indicators will be precisely measured: particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5), carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, total airborne bacteria, and mold. Rather than simply presenting the figures, the government will also provide customized management guidelines tailored to the characteristics of each facility.

Separately from the consulting, 149 facilities with vulnerable indoor air quality will be selected and transformed into 'Clean Breathing Spaces.'

Gyeonggi Provincial Government

The focus will be on removing actual sources of pollution, such as waterproofing wall leaks, replacing wallpaper with eco-friendly materials, installing ventilation and air purification systems, and blocking odors from drains. These 149 locations will be chosen from among the 9,093 facilities that received in-depth indoor air quality consulting last year, based on recommendations from local municipalities.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Government plans not only to provide one-time support but also to conduct follow-up verification. After the project is completed, air quality will be remeasured and the actual improvement data will be collected to objectively demonstrate the policy’s effectiveness.

Park Daegeun, Director of Environmental Health and Safety at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government, stated, "The Clean Breathing Space project goes beyond simple facility maintenance and is a core policy to address environmental inequality caused by climate disparities and to protect residents' right to health. We will spare no effort in providing effective, site-centered support so that people in vulnerable groups can breathe easy without worrying about fine dust or mold."

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