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Busan City Launches the “2025 Intensive Safety Inspection” as Part of Korea’s Grand Safety Transformation Initiative

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The Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced the launch of the “2025 Intensive Safety Inspection” campaign, starting today, April 14, and continuing for 61 days until June 13. This initiative is part of the national “Grand Safety Transformation” plan led by the Korean government.

The inspection campaign is a preemptive, collaborative effort involving various levels of government to strengthen safety management, promote a culture of safety, and raise public awareness. Busan has been recognized as an exemplary local government in this area for four consecutive years (2021–2024), receiving two Presidential Awards and two Prime Minister’s Citations.

This year’s inspections will focus on 1,130 facilities, selected through a combination of media and accident analysis, and input from experts and citizens. These sites fall into 20 high-risk facility categories designated by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, including factories, traditional markets, chemical facilities, public housing, hotels, and construction sites.

The inspections will be conducted jointly by public and private sectors, including local districts, city agencies, public institutions, and safety experts. To enhance accuracy and coverage, the city will utilize cutting-edge technologies, such as drones, IoT cameras, and thermal imaging equipment, especially for facilities that are difficult to inspect visually.

To strengthen accountability, the city will publish inspection results, inspector names, and follow-up actions through the Integrated Safety Information System, and leaders of relevant institutions will participate in on-site inspections.

• ●Minor risks will be promptly addressed through on-the-spot repairs or reinforcements.

• ●Serious risks will be monitored and managed continuously until fully resolved.

• ●From July, citizens will be able to access inspection results and follow-up actions online.

In addition to official inspections, the city will promote public participation in safety management:

• ●Citizens can request inspections for specific facilities through the “Resident Safety Inspection Request System.”

• ●Community volunteer groups, such as Autonomous Disaster Prevention Teams, will participate directly in inspections.

• ●The city will promote the use of the Safety Report app and provide self-inspection checklists for homes and multi-use facilities.

Kim Ki-hwan, Director-General of Busan’s Civil Safety Office, stated:

“Safety is a non-negotiable value. We will continue to strengthen safety management and strive to make Busan a city where citizens feel truly secure. We ask for your active participation in building a global model of a safe city — led by its people.”

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[2025 Intensive Safety Inspection Summary]

• ●Period: April 14 – June 13, 2025 (61 days)

• ●Conducted by: Busan City, district offices, public corporations, and facility managers

• ●Target: 1,129 high-risk and aging facilities (subject to change)

• ●Method: Joint inspections with public-private collaboration and advanced equipment

Key Focus Areas:

• ●Preemptive risk prevention through targeted inspections

• ●Use of drones, thermal cameras, and IoT for improved accuracy

• ●Transparency via inspector accountability and public disclosure

• ●Expansion of self-inspection campaigns and citizen involvement

Top Facility Types Inspected (20 categories):
Battery manufacturers, industrial plants, waste facilities, chemical handling sites, traditional markets, apartments, old houses, lodgings, shopping centers, multi-use businesses, temples, nursing homes, auto repair shops, farms, extreme sports facilities, construction sites, bridges, fishing ponds, water leisure facilities, fishing vessels, etc.