○ Conducted large-scale cleanup and anti-illegal dumping campaign in the Wongok-dong MulticulturalVillage Special Zone
○ Organized a public-participation street cleanup to create cleaner surroundings ahead of Chuseok and the APEC Summit

Gyeonggi Province carried out a joint environmental cleanup campaign on Oct. 1 in the Wongok-dong Multicultural Village Special Zone in Ansan City. The campaign was conducted with Ansan City, the Capital Region Air Management Office, and local residents as part of the “Rebuilding Korea” initiative.

The event was held ahead of the Chuseok holidays and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit to improve local environments and eliminate illegal dumping.

“Rebuilding Korea” is a nationwide cleanup campaign where the central government, local governments, and residents work together to improve street environments and establish a culture of cleanliness. In Ansan, the large-scale cleanup focused on commercial areas and illegal dumping hotspots within the Multicultural Village Special Zone.

Around 80 participants, including staff from Gyeonggi Province’s Resource Recirculation Division, the Metropolitan Air Quality Management Office, Ansan City Hall, and the Wongok-dong Community Service Center, as well as local residents, joined the campaign and street cleanup. Main activities included collecting street litter, removing illegal advertisements, and running an awareness campaign against illegal dumping.

Participants gathered at 10:30 a.m. at the Wongok-dong Community Service Center, received cleaning equipment, and began area-based cleanup activities focused on the Multicultural Village Special Zone and Gwansan Wongok Park, both prone to illegal dumping.

The campaign aimed not only to create a cleaner street environment but also to encourage residents to take greater interest in their community and actively practice cleanliness. Gyeonggi Province plans to continue promoting public-participation cleanup campaigns in the future.

Gyeonggi Province Resource Recirculation Director Lee Yong-gyun stated, “Wongok-dong, where diverse cultures coexist, is a neighborhood frequently visited by foreigners. A clean street environment leaves a positive impression on visitors and plays a key role in improving the area’s appeal,” adding, “We hope this campaign helps eradicate illegal dumping and foster a culture of cleanliness.”