Suwon City announced on the 23rd that it has established a "Comprehensive Air Quality Management Plan" and will begin full implementation. The goal is to achieve ultrafine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations of 15㎍/㎥ or below from 2026 to 2030.
The key feature is a paradigm shift from a response focused solely on "fine dust" to a comprehensive air quality management approach.
To achieve this, the city has set four core directions: "integrated management" addressing various pollutants including ozone (O₃) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂); "year-round management" to lower baseline concentrations beyond high-pollution periods; "performance management" centered on measurable indicators; and "climate-air integrated management" combining greenhouse gas reduction efforts.
Detailed strategies include managing policy implementation performance and quantitative indicators, integrated reduction of air emissions with intensive management of emission sources in residential areas, and strengthening health protection and communication that residents can tangibly experience. The city will pursue 32 policy projects to realize these goals.
Major initiatives include transportation sector emission reduction policies such as expanding eco-friendly vehicle distribution and promoting public transit use, as well as health protection measures for sensitive and vulnerable groups.
The city began a research service kickoff meeting in July last year, followed by interim reports and public hearings to gather expert and citizen input. A final report meeting was held in February this year to finalize the plan.
A Suwon City official said, "As climate change causes complex air pollution, concerns about citizens' health are growing. We will implement the comprehensive plan without setbacks to achieve air quality improvements that citizens can feel."
