Maintenance of Street Vendors on Main Roads in Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu

4-5 Days to Complete Maintenance of ‘Changsin-dong Main Road Street Vendors’... Street Vendors Located at Underground Entrances and Crosswalks Along the 1.2km North-South Section from Heunginjimun to Dongmyo Station Intersection Relocated to Improve Pedestrian Environment

Current Appearance After Store Renovation

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jongno-gu completed the maintenance of street vendors (nojeom) around Daero in Changsin-dong over two days starting from 9 PM on the 4th.

The target area is a 1.2 km north-south section from Heunginjimun to the Dongmyo Station intersection, which had not undergone systematic maintenance since the 1980s, resulting in congested and dirty sidewalks that have caused long-term inconvenience to residents.

The district has been striving to find a solution that improves the urban aesthetics around Heunginjimun, a popular tourist spot, provides a safe walking environment for residents, and also protects the livelihood of small street vendors.

Accordingly, after repeated consultations with street vendor groups and operators and with the investment of Seoul city budget, this maintenance was carried out.

Street vendors located at subway entrances, crosswalk areas, and alley entrances that obstructed pedestrian traffic were relocated, and the number of vendors was reduced from 133 to 107 by removing 26 stalls.

Additionally, old and worn street vendor stalls were replaced with newly designed sales stands after expert review. Of the total 107 newly installed stands, 99 were completed this weekend, and the remaining 8 will be installed as soon as possible.

The design of the sales stands focused on improving the street aesthetics by harmonizing with the local area while giving a bright and sophisticated feel.

Moreover, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the stands were produced with an emphasis on maintaining and managing cleanliness in previously unsanitary spaces.

Jongno-gu will implement a ‘Real-Name System for Street Vendors’ to prohibit the succession and sale of nojeom in the maintenance target area and ensure operational transparency.

The appearance before the store street renovation

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