Installation of Lighting Trees at 9 Locations of Parasol-Type and Smart Shade Shelters in Gwangjin-gu

Creating a Bright and Warm Atmosphere on Streets Depressed by the Prolonged COVID-19 Pandemic

Neungdong-ro Fountain Plaza Shade Tree

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Seongap) transformed the sunshades that provided relief from the summer heat into Christmas trees.

This sunshade tree was prepared to brighten and warm the streets, which have been stagnant due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, to help residents alleviate psychological depression.

First, the district created large illuminated trees on two parasol-type sunshades installed at Neungdong-ro Fountain Square and near Gunja Station, where there is heavy foot traffic.

Additionally, seven smart sunshades installed at Jayang Intersection, Konkuk University Station Intersection, and near Gangbyeon Station were equipped with solar-powered trees and LED letter lights.

The sunshade trees will be operated temporarily until February next year. The parasol-type sunshade trees will illuminate the streets from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day, while the smart sunshade trees will light up from sunset until 11 p.m.

District Mayor Kim Seongap said, “We have newly transformed the sunshades, which served as resting places for residents during the summer, into trees that convey warmth to the community. We hope residents gain hope and courage to overcome COVID-19 by seeing the brightly shining trees.”

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