Improvement of Seoul Bukchon and Mugyo Pedestrian Zones ... Online Resident Briefing on the 11th

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 10th that it will hold an online residents' briefing session via its YouTube channel from 3 p.m. on the 11th to improve the 'Bukchon·Mugyo Pedestrian Special Zones,' which have high pedestrian demand, into pedestrian-friendly streets.

This briefing session was organized to communicate with residents online and gather opinions regarding the improvement direction of the Bukchon·Mugyo Special Zone sidewalk expansion project.

The Pedestrian Special Zone project is a pedestrian path improvement initiative focusing on pedestrian specialization within the Green Transportation Promotion Area. Following Seoul-ro 7017 and Jongno in 2017, Euljiro in 2018, and Hyehwa in 2019, the city plans to design the Mugyo·Bukchon Pedestrian Special Zones this year and complete construction by 2022.

The Bukchon Pedestrian Special Zone is bordered by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Insadong, and has high pedestrian demand for tourism purposes, including Bukchon Hanok Village, Samcheong Train Museum, Bukchon Oriental Culture Museum, and Bukchon Traditional Craft Experience Center. Accordingly, the city will secure pedestrian convenience and safety by expanding sidewalks along Bukchon-ro 4 and 5-gil, the main east-west streets in the Bukchon area, and by installing elevated intersections and other traffic safety facilities.

The Mugyo Pedestrian Special Zone is adjacent to Gwanghwamun and City Hall, with a concentration of office buildings, and is a region with constant pedestrian demand due to areas such as Dae-dong·Mugyo-dong Food Culture Street and Cheonggyecheon Stream. The city plans to expand sidewalks and install drinking fountains to improve the streetscape.

Hwang Bo-yeon, Director of Urban Transportation at Seoul City, said, "The Pedestrian Special Zones are areas rich with events including sightseeing, entertainment, dining, and shopping," adding, "We hope that by creating pleasant pedestrian spaces, citizens will enjoy the pleasure of walking."

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