Gwanak-gu, Seoul National University Station Urban Landscape Improvement

19 Street Vendors and Approximately 1740m Walkway Near Seoul National University Station to Receive About 500 Million KRW for Replacement of Old Vendors and Streetscape Improvement to Create a Pleasant and Safe Pedestrian Environment

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Junhee) completed the street vendor and pedestrian environment improvement project around Seoul National University Station this year, following the area around Sillim Station in 2019, creating a clean and pedestrian-friendly street.

This project invested approximately 500 million KRW targeting street vendors and sidewalks around Seoul National University Station, aiming to enhance residents' walking convenience through ▲ replacement and maintenance of old street vendors ▲ replacement of worn-out pavement blocks ▲ creation of street greenery ▲ establishment of street rest areas ▲ maintenance of pedestrian paths and street lights.

First, for street vendor maintenance, 19 old street vendors around Seoul National University Station were replaced, sales stands with improved designs were rearranged, and surrounding electrical facilities were completed.

Additionally, gas pipe covers were installed for street vendors, and the fuel used was switched from gas to electricity, creating a safer business environment.

At five locations around Seoul National University Station, general and recycling trash bins were installed to create a clean street environment, and Gwanak-gu Office refurbished approximately 1,740 meters of sidewalks from the entrance of Euncheon-ro, creating green spaces.

In particular, green street spaces where citizens can rest briefly were enhanced by creating street flower beds and installing design benches, differentiating this pedestrian environment improvement project from simply widening sidewalks and removing obstacles.

On KEPCO distribution boxes, utility poles, and street lamp posts, the district’s symbolic character Gang Gamchan was used to apply anti-illegal advertisement wrapping, ensuring visual continuity and a clean appearance of the street.

Mayor Park Junhee of Gwanak-gu said, “Since there are limits to administrative-led pedestrian environment improvement projects, voluntary and active cooperation from residents and street vendor operators is necessary,” adding, “We will continue to strive to create a clean and pleasant Gwanak-gu through more systematic pedestrian environment development and street vendor management.”

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