Key Activities
Policy Proposals & Seminars
Based on water purification technology that restores the fundamental quality of water and advanced pipe corrosion solution technology,
Jinhaeng Waterway has proactively proposed related laws, policies, and institutional standards.
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Healthy Water Initiative Living Lab (2025)
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Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education (2023)
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Gyeongsangnam-do Office of Education (2023)
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Jeonbuk State Office of Education (2023)
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Gyeonggi Provincial Council (2019)
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National Assembly Forum (2013)
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National Assembly Audit & Inspection (2009)
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Presentation at the National Assembly Environmental Research Group (2008)
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Gangwon Water Technology Seminar (2007)
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Korea–Japan International Seminar (2006)
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Water Management Symposium (2005)
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National Assembly Audit & Inspection (2005)
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Korea–Germany Joint Seminar (2004)
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- 2025
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- Healthy Water Initiative Living Lab – "The Journey of Water"
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- 2023
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- Proposed and revised school drinking water management ordinances – Gyeongsangnam-do Office of Education, Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education, Jeonbuk State Office of Education
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- 2019
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- Proposed and revised support ordinances for aging apartment buildings in Gyeonggi-do
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- 2013
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- Proposed policies for the Daegu World Water Industry Cluster
- Proposed the "Healthy Water from Clean Water" policy to Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water)
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- 2009
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- Presentation at the National Assembly Environmental Forum
("Efficient Management of Drinking Water and Water Supply Policies") - Presentation at the National Assembly Water Policy Discussion Forum
("The Importance of Water and the Current State of Tap Water")
- Presentation at the National Assembly Environmental Forum
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- 2008
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- Presentation at the National Assembly Field Economy Research Group
("Solutions for Pipe Corrosion Problems and Drinking Water Improvement") - Presentation at the Comprehensive Water Technology Seminar
("Water and Health") - Presentation at the Water Policy Seminar
("Solutions for Pipe Corrosion and Water Quality Improvement")
- Presentation at the National Assembly Field Economy Research Group
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- 2007
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- Presentation at the Comprehensive Water Technology Seminar – "Optimal Corrosion Control Management Using the Jinhaeng RSI Pipe Performance Enhancement System"
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- 2006
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- Nationwide seminar tour: Seoul, Daejeon, Daegu, Busan
("Revision of Water Supply Laws and Rehabilitation Measures for Solving Pipe Corrosion Problems") - Proposed increasing zinc mineral levels in tap water (from 1 ppm to 3 ppm)
- Nationwide seminar tour: Seoul, Daejeon, Daegu, Busan
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- 2005
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- Presentation at the Water Management Symposium
("Solutions for Pipe Corrosion Problems and Water Quality Improvement") - Presentation at the National Assembly Environmental Economy Forum
("Current Issues and Countermeasures for Water Supply Pipe Corrosion") - Presentation at the Comprehensive Water Technology Seminar
("Current Issues and Countermeasures for Water Supply Pipe Corrosion") - Water Supply Pipe Corrosion Prevention Symposium hosted with KIST
- Proposed mandatory mineral labeling for bottled water
- Presentation at the Water Management Symposium
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- 2004
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- Hosted the Korea–Germany Joint Water Supply Seminar – Participants: Ministry of Environment and municipal waterworks officials (Location: Düsseldorf, Germany)
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- 2003
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- Presentation at the International Environmental Economy Forum – "Solutions for Pipe Corrosion Problems and Water Quality Improvement" (Hankyung Economic Forum)
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- 2001
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- Nationwide seminar tour: Seoul, Daegu, COEX, Gwangyang, Busan, Ilsan, Cheonan
("Solutions for Corrosion Problems and Water Pipe Rehabilitation") - Invited presentation by Citizens' Coalition for Economic Justice (CCEJ)
("Measures for Preventing Pipe Deterioration") - Participated in and presented at the National Assembly Environmental Economy Forum
- Nationwide seminar tour: Seoul, Daegu, COEX, Gwangyang, Busan, Ilsan, Cheonan
Key Achievements
Water Supply Law Revisions & Policy Activities
Established legal foundations for the use of pipe performance enhancement systems.
- Added pipe performance enhancement systems to the national water supply facility management regulations
- Official recognition of outstanding performance and cost efficiency
- Established legal grounds recognized in public institution procurement standards for water supply and building piping systems
| Year | Key Activities |
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| 2003 | Hosted and presented at the National Assembly Forum (Topic: Solutions for Pipe Corrosion Problems) |
| 2004–2005 | Featured in two consecutive special broadcasts on KBS Investigation File (Highlighting the severity of apartment pipe corrosion issues) - Became a catalyst for revisions to the Water Supply Act |
| 2005 | Invited by the Ministry of Environment to present alternatives for the Water Supply Act (Related support policies, certification systems, and professional workforce development) |
| 2005 | Hosted a German water supply facility tour and seminar (Attended by Ministry of Environment officials and regional department directors) |
| 2007 | Hosted and presented at the National Assembly Forum (Serious issues related to epoxy coating methods) |
| 2015 | Featured on MBC broadcasts (Reporting on the importance of minerals and the harmful effects of overly purified water) |
| 2017 | Published Korea's Famous Medicinal Spring Waters |
| ~Present | Lectures on the importance of healthy water and appearances on major media outlets, including Yonhap News |
Water Supply Sector
Water Supply Projects Conducted in Gyeongsangbuk-do
Official Recommendation Letters from Local Governments
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Recommendation Letter (Gangwon-do)
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Recommendation Letter (Jeollanam-do)
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Recommendation Letter (Gyeongsangnam-do)
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Recommendation Letter (Chungcheongbuk-do)
Indoor Water Supply Piping
Status of Ordinance Adoption
| Date | Key Activities |
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| 2014.07.23 | Held an expert discussion forum |
| 2015.01.06 | Established administrative guidelines for supporting the replacement of old indoor water supply pipes in aging homes |
| 2015.03.11–05.13 | Held regional briefings in four areas of Gyeonggi-do (Anyang, Bucheon, Guri, Suwon) |
| 2015.06.30–07.02 | Held meetings with officials from 31 cities and counties |
| 2015.10 | Selected and evaluated demonstration sites for the Pipe Performance Enhancement System pilot project (Final selection: Uiwang Gukhwa Apartment) |
| 2015.11.12–2017.12.13 | Conducted pilot project at Uiwang Gukhwa Apartment (Installed and verified through four phases) |
Process of Enacting the Gyeonggi-do "Clean Water Pipe Improvement Support Ordinance"
| Date | Key Activities |
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| 2015.01 | Established administrative guidelines for supporting the improvement of rusty indoor water supply pipes in aging homes within Gyeonggi-do (Appendix No. 3: Selection of construction methods including pipe replacement, rehabilitation, and pipe performance enhancement systems) |
| 2015.10 | Jinhaeng RSI selected for the pilot project (Installation site: Uiwang Gukhwa Apartment) |
| 2015.11–2017.12 | Installation and testing of the Pipe Performance Enhancement System at Uiwang Gukhwa Apartment |
| 2019.12 | Gyeonggi-do "Clean Water Pipe Improvement Support Ordinance" passed by the council |
| 2020.02 | Official enactment of the ordinance (Ordinance No. 6472) |
Promotion and Achievements of Water Pipe Improvement Support Ordinances for Aging Homes and Apartments
- Proposed detailed implementation measures based on provisions of the Water Supply Act to support the enactment of local government ordinances nationwide.
- Completed the revision and enactment of support ordinances enabling assistance projects for replacing indoor water supply pipes in aging homes and schools in Gyeonggi-do, Jeonbuk State, Chungcheongnam-do, and local offices of education.
Water Supply Ordinances
- Article 2 (Definitions): Added the category of "Pipe Performance Enhancement Systems" for locations where pipe replacement is difficult
- Enacted or Revised by: 9 local governments, including Ulsan Metropolitan City, Gwangju Metropolitan City, Pyeongtaek, Anseong, Ansan, Icheon, Gunpo, Anyang, and Osan
Provincial Support Project Ordinances
- Gyeonggi-do: Ordinance for Supporting the "Clean Water Pipe Improvement Project" (Enacted on 2020.01.13)
- Jeonbuk State: Ordinance for Supporting Improvement of Aging Indoor Water Supply Pipes (Enacted on 2023.03.31 / Revised on 2024.05.31)
- Chungcheongnam-do: Ordinance on Support for Aging Water Pipe Improvement Projects (Enacted on 2023.04.24)
- Gyeongsangnam-do: Ordinance on Support for Aging Indoor Water Supply Pipe Improvement (Enacted on 2024.02.15)
- Gyeongsangbuk-do: Ordinance on Maintenance Support for Aging Indoor Water Supply Facilities (Enacted on 2024.04.01)
Office of Education Ordinances
- Article 5 (Project Support): Added "Installation of Pipe Performance Enhancement Systems" alongside replacement and rehabilitation of drinking water facilities
- Enacted or Revised by: Jeonbuk State Office of Education and Gyeongsangnam-do Office of Education
National Industrial Complex Development & Policy Proposals
The policy proposal for the National Industrial Cluster (Daegu) was adopted, successfully leading to site development and the attraction of related companies, thereby maximizing synergy within the industry.
Project Overview
| Location | Daegu National Industrial Complex |
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| Period | 2015–2018 (4 Years) |
| Scale | 650,000㎡ (approx. 200,000 pyeong) / KRW 295 billion |
| Facilities | Water Industry Promotion Facility (70,000㎡), Demonstration Complex (100,000㎡), Industrial Cluster Complex (480,000㎡) |
| Supervising Authority | Ministry of Environment |
Major Project Details
Water Industry Promotion Institute
- Establishment of a one-stop integrated support system for companies located within the National Water Industry Cluster – Venture and startup support (finance, marketing, legal services)
- Support for technology commercialization, certification, and verification
- R&D technology development and planning support
Provincial Support Project Ordinances
- Support for overseas market expansion of water industry companies and establishment of technology promotion facilities
Water Campus
- Training and development of water industry professionals and creation of new talent in the water sector – Operation of industry-academic programs, project labs (joint R&D projects), and field training programs
Demonstration Complex (TB)
- Securing operational references through the operation of demonstration complexes
- Reduction of certification and verification periods for new technologies and simplification of procedures – For water purification and wastewater TB projects, capacity exceeding actual certification standards by 10–100 times can be accommodated
Water Industry Cluster Complex
- Maximizing synergy among companies through the concentration of water industry companies and related institutions within the cluster
- Support for mutual knowledge exchange, government collaboration, workforce exchange, and cooperative activities
