Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Recruiting Citizen Participation Group for Road Hazard Reporting

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on May 4, 2026, that it will begin recruiting members for the 2026 Road Safety and Service Citizen Participation Group.

This initiative allows road users to directly report hazards. It is carried out in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, Korea Transportation Safety Authority, and the General Insurance Association of Korea. Applications can be submitted through the dedicated mobile application (Cheokcheok App) by May 21, or by downloading the application form from the ministry’s website and submitting it via email.

Those selected as members of the Citizen Participation Group will be responsible for reporting hazards such as falling objects, road surface damage, and wildlife-related traffic accidents through the app. Anyone in the country can file a report using the app. Last year, the total number of reports received was 65,761, of which 41,835 (approximately 64%) were submitted by Citizen Participation Group members.

Based on these achievements, the ministry has decided to expand the role of the group and strengthen the field-oriented road management system. Applicants will be evaluated comprehensively based on their level of participation, interest in road policy and safety, and promotional capabilities. Final results will be announced on June 4. Members will serve for one year from July to June of the following year and will receive activity allowances based on their performance. Depending on their contributions, they may also receive commendations or cash rewards from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or relevant agency heads.

Kim Hyojeong, Director of the Road Bureau at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, said, "The Citizen Participation Group has identified road hazards from the public’s perspective and contributed to improving safety."

Damaged road surface (left) and the improved appearance. Provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

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