Suwon Confirms Third Consecutive Year of Smart City International Certification

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon City, which received smart city international standard certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI) in December 2022, has passed its third-year surveillance audit.

The certification award ceremony was held at the British Embassy on the 11th.

Smart City International Certification (ISO 37106) is a smart city certification standard established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 2018. It is granted to cities that achieve world-class standards after assessment of smart city business feasibility and maturity.

To achieve this, competencies across all aspects of smart city operations are verified, including smart city strategies, infrastructure composition, and citizen convenience services. Suwon City first passed the initial certification audit in December 2022.

The BSI (British Standards Institution) is responsible for the assessment and certification. The certification validity period is three years, and surveillance audits are conducted annually.

Suwon City underwent its third-year surveillance audit in the video conference room at City Hall on September 2-5. BSI assessed 22 items across 4 categories through document review, interviews, and on-site visits.

Certification is maintained only when all items receive a score of 'Level 3' or higher on a five-point scale.

Suwon City passed the audit after receiving excellent evaluations in three areas: △implementation plan for carbon-neutral green city △school zone project restricting smartphone use while children walk △inducing policy participation and suggestions through Saebit Talk Talk.

An official at Suwon City stated, "Since obtaining certification in 2022, we have solidified our position as a smart city by passing surveillance audits for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024," and added, "We will make our best efforts to build a sustainable smart city."