Hampyeong County Ranks Third Nationwide in MOIS Environmental Pollution Management Assessment

Hampyeong County in the Gwangju-Jeonnam Metropolitan City has been honored with selection as an outstanding local government, recognized for its systematic management of environmental pollutant-emitting businesses and proactive environmental administration.

Aerial view of Hampyeong County Office.

According to Hampyeong County on August 20, it earned an excellent third-place result among all basic local governments nationwide in the '2026 Joint Assessment of Environmental Management Practices for Emission Businesses by Local Governments' conducted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

This assessment was conducted to encourage voluntary management of businesses emitting environmental pollutants and to strengthen environmental administration capabilities, targeting 245 local governments throughout the country.

The evaluation determined final scores by combining inspection rates and violation rates at emission-related business sites with bonus items such as pollution testing, technical support, and education.

As a result, Hampyeong County achieved a 100% inspection rate for emission-related businesses, earning high marks for thoroughly implementing inspections. Furthermore, the county recorded a 30% violation rate, demonstrating steady results in the management of businesses emitting environmental pollutants.

Lee Nam-o, Governor of Hampyeong County, stated, "This achievement was made possible by the joint efforts of local businesses and the administration to create a clean environment." He added, "Going forward, we will continue to thoroughly manage emission businesses and pursue active environmental administration to prevent pollution and establish a comfortable living environment that residents can trust."

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