Seoul City Implements 'Citizen Safety Insurance' During Lunar New Year Holiday... Extends Last Subway and Bus Service Times

Operation of '24-Hour Emergency System' with Integrated Situation Room and 5 Task Forces
Unannounced Crackdown on Fire Safety Violations at Multi-Use Facilities
On-Site Guidance for Fire-Vulnerable Targets, etc.

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 15th that it will implement five comprehensive measures for the Lunar New Year from the 20th to the 28th.

The comprehensive measures consist of five categories: ▲Safety ▲Transportation ▲Sharing ▲Convenience ▲Prices.

First, Seoul aims to eliminate concerns about fire accidents in multi-use facilities and vulnerable facilities. The 119 Mobile Inspection Team will conduct random inspections of 288 multi-use facilities to crack down on illegal acts that hinder fire safety, such as blocking emergency exits. Additionally, 1,655 gas facilities will be inspected, and on-site guidance visits will be made to fire-vulnerable locations such as jjokbang (small rooms).

Starting January this year, through the 'Citizen Safety Insurance' system, compensation of up to 10 million KRW will be provided in cases of damage caused by natural disasters, fires, collapses, or other safety accidents during the Lunar New Year holiday period.

From the 23rd to the 28th, a 'Comprehensive Situation Room' will operate 24 hours a day on the first floor of Seoul City Hall to prepare for emergencies occurring during the holiday period.

To provide convenience for returnees, visitors, and those paying respects at ancestral graves, subway and bus last service times will be extended until 2 a.m. on the 25th and 26th, and express and intercity buses will operate 19% more than usual from the 23rd to the 27th. During late-night hours, nine owl bus routes with 72 buses and about 3,000 ShinYang exclusive taxis will be in operation.

This year, Lunar New Year consolation gift expenses will be supported for about 166,000 basic livelihood security households, and 10,000 KRW per person will be provided as consolation money for elderly residents in facilities.

To stabilize grocery prices, nine popular Lunar New Year products including apples, pears, napa cabbage, and radishes will be supplied with an additional 10% import to induce supply stability, and parking and stopping regulations on roads around 113 traditional markets will be relaxed to facilitate market use.

During the holiday period, 1,712 duty and emergency medical institutions and 2,651 pharmacies will be open to minimize medical service gaps.

Related information can be checked through the 120 Dasan Call Center, the Seoul Metropolitan Government website, and the Seoul Metropolitan Government application.

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