Temporary Public Parking Lot Established at Seongnae Traditional Market in Gangdong-gu

Benefits for Large Bus Drivers Too... 50% Discount on Regular Parking Fees Starting April

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Gangdong-gu (District Mayor Lee Jeong-hoon) has prepared parking measures for traditional markets and large bus drivers who are struggling due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

To revitalize the weakened local economy and allow market visitors to shop comfortably, a temporary public parking lot was established at Seongnae Traditional Market, and parking fees for large buses regularly parking in public parking lots will be discounted by 50%.

First, Gangdong-gu increased parking convenience for residents using the market by creating a 'temporary public parking lot (1052 Cheonho-daero, former L Wedding Hall)' near Seongnae Traditional Market.

On the 25th of last month, the district signed an agreement with the landowner, DH Proper One, to use the site as a temporary public parking lot until the redevelopment project begins, creating 63 parking spaces.

Operating in full swing since the 9th, the parking fee here is 150 KRW per 5 minutes on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., but customers using the market receive a 50% discount. It is free during other hours and on weekends.

Additionally, to reduce the burden on large bus drivers such as tourist buses severely affected economically by the spread of COVID-19, public parking fees will be reduced by 50%.

The target includes 66 medium and large buses regularly parking at Cheonho Yusuji and Gangil-dong public parking lots. The monthly regular pass for buses with 25 seats or more at Cheonho Yusuji public parking lot is available at half price, 75,000 KRW, and at Gangil-dong public parking lot for 85,000 KRW.

The discount will be temporarily applied for three months from April to June, with plans to extend the discount period depending on the COVID-19 situation.

Lee Jeong-hoon, Mayor of Gangdong-gu, said, “It is a situation where detailed support is needed for places suffering from the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. We will continue to prepare and implement measures to overcome the community crisis and revive the economy by focusing administrative power.”

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