Kimcheon City Achieves Top National Ranking for Two Consecutive Years in Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment's Environmental Management Evaluation

Systematic Guidance and Inspections Conducted

Following its first-place ranking nationwide in the 2025 evaluation, Kimcheon City has once again demonstrated unwavering environmental management capabilities by achieving second place nationwide this year.

On May 19, Kimcheon City was selected as second place among basic local governments (Group 4) in the "2026 Environmental Pollution Emission Facilities Environmental Management Performance Evaluation" organized by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. This marks a remarkable achievement of receiving the nation’s top awards for two consecutive years.

Environmental Management Status Evaluation of Polluting Facilities in 2026
[Photo by Gimcheon City]

This evaluation comprehensively assessed local governments nationwide, focusing on improvement in environmental management, inspection rates, violation rates, and pollution inspection rates at facilities emitting environmental pollutants.

Last year, Kimcheon City conducted systematic guidance and inspections on 165 facilities emitting environmental pollutants within its jurisdiction. It also carried out 33 pollution inspections on facilities suspected of emissions, filed seven cases for serious violations of environmental laws, imposed 47 administrative dispositions, and levied fines totaling over 120 million won, demonstrating strict enforcement of the law.

In addition, for small-scale businesses and micro-enterprises, the city prioritized strengthening self-management by enhancing preventive education against pollution and providing technical support.

Im Changhyun, Head of the Department of Environmental Hygiene, stated, "It is very meaningful to have been recognized at the highest national level in environmental management for two consecutive years. We will continue to maintain a pleasant environment where residents can live with peace of mind through thorough supervision, inspections, and systematic management."

With the city’s systematic maintenance and management, expectations are high for Kimcheon City’s performance in the 2027 Environmental Pollution Emission Facilities Environmental Management Performance Evaluation.

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