Seoul City Councilor Jeong Ji-gwon Takes First Step in Improving Seongsu Station Shoe Theme Space Project

With Assemblyman Jeong Ji-gwon's Efforts, a Total of 2.5 Billion KRW Secured in Seoul City Budget for 'Seongsu Station Shoe Theme Space Improvement Project'... Seongdong-gu Office and Seoul Metro Conduct Practical Consultations Ahead of 2021 Renovation Work

Jeong Ji-gwon, Seoul City Council Member

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seoul Metropolitan Council member Jeong Ji-gwon (Democratic Party, Seongdong 2) met with officials from Seongdong District Office and Seoul Metro at Seongsu Station on the 23rd to conduct practical discussions and consultations regarding the ‘Seongsu Station Shoe Theme Space Improvement Project’ to be implemented in 2021.

The Seongsu Station Shoe Theme Space Improvement Project secured a budget of 1 billion KRW from the Seoul city budget in 2019 through Councilor Jeong’s efforts. Although construction was planned for this year, expert advice indicated that 1 billion KRW was insufficient to meet residents’ expectations, so the project was postponed. After consultations with Seoul city, an additional 1.5 billion KRW was secured for next year, making a total of 2.5 billion KRW for construction in 2021.

The Seongsu Station Shoe Theme Space, established in 2013, had been neglected due to budget shortages and poor management, resulting in damaged exhibits and dust accumulation, causing aesthetic discomfort to passing residents and generating many complaints requesting improvements.

Under Councilor Jeong Ji-gwon’s leadership, practical discussions and consultations with Seongdong District Office and Seoul Metro designated the budget management entity to ensure consistent construction progress. They discussed the direction of the ‘Seongsu Station Shoe Theme Space Improvement Construction’ and who would be responsible for maintenance after construction. It was agreed that Seongdong District would manage the 2.5 billion KRW budget and post-construction maintenance, while Seoul Metro would actively support during the construction phase.

Councilor Jeong Ji-gwon requested, “Please carefully prepare and proceed with the construction so that the hard-earned 2.5 billion KRW budget is not wasted. I ask that you create a stylish and comfortable Seongsu Station where residents can rest and pass through with ease, meeting their expectations.”

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