Korea Local Finance Association Provides 100 Million Won to Improve Rainwater Gutters in 17 Metropolitan Local Governments Nationwide

Chairman Jeong Seonyong and Employees
Join Disaster Prevention Efforts
by Cleaning Rainwater Gutters in Mapo-gu

The Korea Local Finance Association (Chairman Jeong Seonyong, hereinafter referred to as the Association) announced on May 13 that, in celebration of the 33rd Disaster Prevention Day (May 25), it will support maintenance activities to help member local governments prevent urban flooding.

On the 12th, Jeong Seonyong, Chairman of the Korea Local Finance Association (sixth from the left), and employees conducted a "Rainwater Gutter Cleaning Campaign" near the Local Finance Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Provided by Korea Local Finance Association

The Association stated that it will provide funding of 100 million won to support the production of "Rainwater Gutter Location Notification Stickers" for local governments in all 17 metropolitan areas nationwide.

This support is part of the Association's efforts to implement ESG management and reduce insurance claims, and has been promoted to improve the management of rainwater gutters, which are a major cause of flooding during heavy rainfall.

The produced stickers will be attached to rainwater gutters in each local government area to help prevent illegal dumping of cigarette butts and household waste, and are expected to raise public awareness and encourage voluntary participation. In particular, the use of these rainwater gutter location notification stickers has been selected by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety as an "excellent case of rainwater gutter maintenance."

The unique identification number printed on the sticker is linked to the Safe Report app, allowing citizens to immediately report blockages or damage, and enabling local governments to manage rainwater gutters more systematically.

Rainwater gutters play a key role in preventing urban flooding, but if blocked by trash, they can lose their drainage function during heavy rains, leading to significant damage. Ahead of the monsoon season, the Association has decided to provide proactive support to help local governments manage natural disasters and prevent accidents involving assets covered by its insurance programs.

Prior to this, on the 12th, the Association held a "Rainwater Gutter Cleaning Campaign" near the Local Finance Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul, with Chairman Jeong Seonyong and employees participating. On that day, employees collected trash from rainwater gutters and carried out cleaning activities around Gongdeok Elementary School and Gongdeok Market, putting disaster prevention into practice.

On the 12th, Jeong Seonyong, Chairman of the Korea Local Finance Association (left), and executives conducted a "Gutter Cleaning Campaign" near the Local Finance Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Provided by Korea Local Finance Association

Chairman Jeong Seonyong of the Association stated, "As sudden heavy rains caused by the climate crisis become more frequent, managing rainwater gutters is the most basic and essential preventive activity to safeguard citizens' safety," adding, "We will continue to provide practical support to strengthen the disaster prevention capabilities of local governments and take the lead in building safer communities."

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