[Photo] Jongno-gu Office Mobilizes 700 Employees for Intensive Snow Removal Efforts

Employees of Jongno-gu Office engaged in snow removal work on the evening of the 6th.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Kim Young-jong) deployed over 700 district office staff and workers on the 6th and 7th to conduct emergency snow removal operations in response to the heavy snowfall and cold wave that fell last night, aiming to protect residents' safety and prevent traffic chaos during the morning commute.

The district began pre-treatment operations on snow-vulnerable areas (8 routes including Bukan-san-ro) starting at 3 PM on the 6th, before the snow started falling heavily. Subsequently, a snow removal duty order was issued to disseminate the situation and spread de-icing agents on major arterial roads.

This operation mobilized 195 tons of equipment and materials, including multipurpose vehicles, large dump trucks, small dump trucks, excavators, accompanying administrative vehicles, and eco-friendly de-icing agents.

The district completed snow removal work not only on local side streets and sidewalks but also around health centers, Tapgol Park, and the community center area to ensure residents do not face difficulties accessing screening clinics and temporary screening stations.

Jongno District Mayor Kim Young-jong also closely monitored the snow removal situation on-site from early morning and encouraged the staff who were engaged in snow clearing throughout the night.

Mayor Kim Young-jong stated, “To protect residents' safety and prevent traffic chaos during the morning and evening commutes, we conducted prompt snow removal operations not only on major roads but also on side streets on the 6th and 7th. We will continue to make efforts to minimize residents' inconvenience.”

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