Suwon Special City Conducted Meticulous Inspections at 122 Sites... Intensive Safety Inspections Ranked 1st Among 31 Gyeonggi Province Cities and Counties

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Cheon Ui-hyeon] Suwon Special City in Gyeonggi Province announced that it ranked 1st among 31 cities and counties in Gyeonggi Province's evaluation of "2026 Intensive Safety Inspection Implementation Results." Yongin City and Ansan City ranked 2nd and 3rd, respectively.

Suwon City conducted inspections at 122 facilities across 25 facility types over 61 days from April 20 to June 19. The inspection targets consisted of 37 facilities delegated by central government ministries, 78 facilities selected by local governments, and 7 facilities subject to citizen inspection requests, the highest number among Gyeonggi Province cities and counties. A total of 723 people participated in the inspections, including 263 civil servants, 337 private sector experts, and 123 construction company officials and citizens.

Inspection results showed 57 facilities had no issues, while 65 facilities were found to require corrective measures. Of these, 39 facilities have completed necessary measures, 17 facilities are scheduled to complete repairs and reinforcements in the second half of this year, and 9 facilities are expected to be completed by 2027.

Suwon City will be prioritized as a candidate for outstanding cities and counties at the Intensive Safety Inspection Government Commendation. A Suwon City official stated, "Through continuous inspections and prevention activities, we will create a safe city where citizens can live with peace of mind."