Intensive Safety Inspections at 567 Nationally Designated and Registered Heritage Sites

Checking Safety Management Practices and Preparing for Wind and Flood Disasters

On June 14, the Cultural Heritage Administration announced that it will conduct intensive safety inspections at 567 nationally designated and registered heritage sites across the country, including Geunjeongjeon Hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gongsanseong Fortress in Gongju, and Ondal Cave in Danyang, until June 13. In cooperation with local governments, related construction and public corporations, and private experts, safety management practices will be inspected according to the guidelines of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, and measures will be taken to prepare for wind and flood disasters.

Seoul Uireung Flood and Wind Disaster Safety Inspection

This year, the scope of inspections has been expanded. In addition to the existing nationally designated and registered heritage sites such as stone structures and natural heritage, safety risk factors will be identified and addressed at government office facilities and heritage repair and excavation sites. The main inspection items include ▲ safety status of national heritage sites and surrounding facilities in preparation for summer wind and flood disasters ▲ operation status of fire and security equipment ▲ safety status of electrical and gas facilities ▲ preparation of disaster response manuals for each site.

A Cultural Heritage Administration official stated, "Inspections will also be conducted in areas where safety concerns have arisen, such as slopes around national heritage sites recently affected by wildfires," and added, "We will strengthen cooperation with related agencies such as the Korea Forest Service to ensure thorough safety management."