Suwon Launches Homeless Protection and Environmental Cleanup Activities

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City launched a joint public-private-police homeless protection and environmental cleanup initiative around Suwon Station on the 28th.

Officials from 17 related agencies participated, including Suwon City, Suwon West Police Station, Suwon Fresh Start Comprehensive Support Center for the Homeless, and Paldal-gu Health Center.

The agencies intensively checked on street homeless individuals residing in vulnerable areas and provided guidance on self-sufficiency and independence programs.

Additionally, using large-scale water spraying trucks and high-pressure washers, the team cleaned Suwon Station Plaza and conducted disinfection to prevent infectious diseases.

Baek Un-o, head of Suwon City's Social Welfare Division, said, "We will continuously and systematically support homeless individuals with counseling and assistance in housing, medical care, and employment to help them successfully reintegrate into society."