Gangnam-gu Accepts Applications for 'Multi-family Housing Smoke-Free Zones' Year-Round

If Over 50% of Household Heads Agree, Some or All of Hallways, Stairs, Elevators, and Underground Parking Lots Can Be Designated

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) designated Raemian Blestige in Gaepo-dong as a 'No-Smoking Apartment' on the 10th and is continuously accepting applications for 'No-Smoking Zones in Multi-family Housing.'

The application targets multi-family housing (apartments, row houses, multi-unit houses) under the Housing Act, and if more than 50% of household heads agree, all or part of corridors, stairs, elevators, and underground parking lots can be designated as no-smoking zones.

Multi-family housing designated as no-smoking zones will have plaques and guide signs posted, and after a three-month grace period from the announcement date, a fine of 50,000 KRW will be imposed if smoking is detected.

The district has designated and operates a total of 19 no-smoking zones in multi-family housing in accordance with the National Health Promotion Act.

Application forms and required documents can be viewed on the Health Center website (health.gangnam.go.kr), and applicants can visit in person with the documents for submission. For more details, inquiries can be made to the Health Administration Division (☎3423-7034).

The district is actively promoting the creation of a 'Healthy and Refined City Gangnam for All' through proactive no-smoking policies, including ▲No-Smoking Clinics ▲Visiting No-Smoking Support Services ▲Smoking Prevention Education for Children and Adolescents, and by designating and managing a total of 1,060 no-smoking zones in parks, streets, and plazas.

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