Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) Jeonbuk Environmental Health Center (Director Kim Yong-hyun; hereinafter the Environmental Health Center), which works to protect the health and environment of local residents, held a community meeting for Bibong-myeon, Wanju County health monitoring at the Bibong-myeon Administrative Welfare Center, Wanju County, on February 27 (Friday).

The meeting was organized to share test results with health monitoring participants, provide tailored information on environmental hazards, alleviate residents' anxiety, and strengthen the community's environmental health capacity. About 30–40 local residents attended, along with experts in relevant fields and representatives from North Jeolla Province and Wanju County.

The event began with Center Director Kim Yong-hyun presenting the results of air and water quality surveys around the Boeun landfill. This was followed by Prof. Kang Gong-eon of Wonkwang Health University introducing ion analysis of airborne fine dust and black carbon analysis results; Jeon Hyeong-jin, CEO of Arim Science, explaining IoT-based real-time outdoor air quality measurements; Dr. Choi Young-hee, Head of the Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine at Iksan Hospital, sharing residents' health screening results; and Dr. Kim Yang-hee of Smartive Co., Ltd. sharing analyses of environmental hazardous substances detected in the body.

A Q&A session involving all participants was also provided, during which attendees discussed daily inconveniences and concerns related to the environment and health. Through experts' explanations and communication with administrative officials, residents were able to have their questions addressed.

Center Director Kim Yong-hyun said, “This community meeting was a meaningful opportunity to communicate directly with local residents and share information on the environment and health. Going forward, the Environmental Health Center will continue to expand monitoring and participatory programs to protect the health and safety of local residents.”

Through the meeting, local residents increased their understanding of health and the environment and it became an opportunity to contribute to strengthening the community's environmental capacity. The Environmental Health Center plans to continue operating citizen-participatory environmental health programs and to discuss local environmental health issues together with residents through ongoing communication.