Yongin Special City Receives Grade A for Three Consecutive Years in Ministry of Interior and Safety's Natural Disaster Safety Assessment

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Yongin Special City announced on the 4th that it has obtained an A grade, the highest rating, in the Ministry of Interior and Safety's "2025 Natural Disaster Safety Assessment."

The city achieved Grade A for the third consecutive year following 2023 and 2024, establishing itself as a national exemplary local government in the disaster response sector.

With the achievement of Grade A, the city can now receive an additional 2% of national government disaster recovery funds when damage occurs from natural disasters.

The Ministry of Interior and Safety comprehensively evaluates 228 cities and districts nationwide on natural disaster risk factor analysis, disaster management, and facility management implementation records, classifying natural disaster safety into five grades (A through E).

The city received excellent evaluations across all disaster management indicators, including construction of hazard detection systems, typhoon response drills, and maintenance of disaster early warning systems.

The city also achieved high scores in the facility management sector, including promotion of natural disaster prevention projects and management of disaster-vulnerable facilities, maintaining the highest grade in the comprehensive assessment.

Mayor Lee Sang-il stated, "Since taking office, one of the things I have emphasized is 'safety,' and with the belief that there is no compromise when it comes to safety, we have implemented safety culture salons and customized snow removal guidance for schools, the first of its kind among local governments nationwide," and added, "Since there is no better measure than prevention in protecting citizen safety, we will do our best to prepare for natural disasters going forward."