정부가 나서 관리… 군산·제천·증평·천안, 첫 ‘물 순환 촉진 구역’

The South Korean government has officially designated Gunsan, Jecheon, Jeungpyeong, and Cheonan as the nation's inaugural 'Water Circulation Promotion Zones.' This initiative aims to address urban environmental issues by systematically managing the natural flow of water within these specific regions. By implementing specialized infrastructure and policies, authorities intend to mitigate the effects of climate change, such as heat islands and flooding. These pilot areas will receive focused administrative support to restore healthy hydrological cycles. The government plans to use the data and outcomes from these four cities to refine future water management strategies nationwide.

This project marks a significant shift toward proactive, government-led urban water management to enhance climate resilience and environmental sustainability.