Politics · South Korea · 2 hrs ago
South Korea urges local authorities to collect fallen leaves before November peak
South Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission issued a warning about problems caused by fallen leaves in autumn.
It analyzed 50,242 leaf-related complaints collected over the past three years.
Complaints were highest in November, averaging 9,167.
People asked for leaves and ginkgo fruit to be removed, reported business losses and called for cleaner streets.
Wet leaves can make walking difficult and block drains, creating risks.
The commission urged local authorities to collect leaves more intensively and prevent damage while reaching areas that cleaning crews may miss.
The commission also recommended improvements to bulky-waste reporting and payment services and to rules for using or exchanging waste bags after moving, but it did not say when local authorities would act.
South Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission urged local authorities to collect fallen leaves intensively ahead of the November peak.
The commission issued a public-service complaint alert on October 27 to help prevent walking difficulties and accidents caused by blocked drains.
An analysis of 50,242 leaf-related complaints collected over the past three years found that complaints were most frequent in November.
The monthly average in November was 9,167 complaints.
Common complaints included requests to remove leaves and ginkgo fruit, reports of business losses, and demands to improve urban environments.
- Who
- South Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission urged local authorities to act.
- What
- The commission issued an alert and called for intensive leaf collection and measures to prevent harm.
- When
- The alert was announced on October 27, 2026, ahead of the November peak.
- Where
- South Korea.
- Why
- To prevent walking difficulties and accidents caused by fallen leaves and blocked drains.
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The commission’s analysis system collected 50,242 complaints related to fallen leaves.
The commission issued a public-service complaint alert and proposed improvements to relevant agencies.
Leaf-related complaints typically reach their highest level, averaging 9,167.
- Complaints analysed
- 50,242 leaf-related complaints
- Peak month
- November
- Average complaints in peak month
- 9,167
- Alert issued
- October 27, 2026
- Recommended action
- Intensive leaf collection and advance prevention of harm