Jangan-gu Conducts Special Crackdown on Illegal Auto Body Repair Shops

[Suwon Ilbo=Correspondent Seo Dong-young] Jangan-gu will conduct a special crackdown from the 20th of this month through the 19th of next month on illegal auto body repair shops operating without reporting the installation of atmospheric emissions facilities.

According to the Air Quality Preservation Act, operators of painting facilities with a capacity of 5 cubic meters or more or power of 2.25kW (3 horsepower) or greater must report the installation of atmospheric emissions facilities and install pollution prevention equipment capable of removing air pollutants.

Those found operating unreported painting facilities in violation of these regulations face up to five years imprisonment or fines of up to 30 million won, as well as administrative penalties including business closure and suspension of operations.

Lee Bong-ha, Director of the Environmental Sanitation Division, stated, "We will conduct strict crackdowns on painting, sanding, and metalworking activities at illegal business establishments near urban and residential areas," and urged, "Please refrain from using illegally operated shops."