The South Korean government is launching a new system that allows citizens to officially verify river and valley zones and report illegal activities directly from their smartphones. The 'Clean Summer' system will be operational starting August 14, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety on August 13.
The name of the system will be finalized in September after gathering feedback from users during the trial period. The government has been actively monitoring illegal activities in rivers and valleys, but managing all areas continuously has proven challenging. The 'Clean Summer' initiative aims to fill these gaps by encouraging public participation to quickly identify violations.
Citizens who notice suspicious activities, such as unauthorized facility installations or illegal fees at vacation spots, can verify whether the location is within a river zone and report it immediately using their smartphones.
The 'Clean Summer' system provides map-based spatial information that overlays aerial photos and river zone data, allowing users to easily check if structures like buildings or platforms are located within designated river areas. Users can select suspicious points on the map, which will automatically connect them to the reporting interface for easy submission.
The Ministry plans to continuously improve the system based on user feedback and issues raised during the trial operation.
In conjunction with the launch, a public participation event titled 'Together, Let's Create Clean Rivers and Valleys' will be held from August 15 to September 14. Citizens interested in participating can post on social media about the Clean River and Valley system or share photos of themselves enjoying water activities in clean areas. A drawing will be held for 100 participants to receive beverage vouchers worth 10,000 won.
Kim Yong-kyun, head of the Natural Disaster Management Office, urged the public to actively report any suspected illegal activities in rivers and valleys using the Clean Summer system. He added that the government will conduct special inspections throughout August to eradicate illegal activities and ensure that everyone can enjoy clean rivers and valleys.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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