[Photo] Kim Seon-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, Conducts Snow Removal with Staff in Hwayang-dong Area

Heavy Snow Warning Issued for Seoul Area, All Gwangjin-gu Employees on Emergency Duty

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Seon-gap) issued an emergency duty order to all employees and promptly began snow removal operations on the 12th following the heavy snow warning issued in the Seoul area.

The district divided snow removal responsibility routes by department, focusing on vulnerable areas such as major arterial roads like Jayang-ro and Ttukseom-ro within Gwangjin-gu, side streets, and steep alleys, to ensure residents would not have difficulties commuting home.

Additionally, de-icing agents were pre-applied to vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, mountain passes, and shaded spots.

Mayor Kim Seon-gap also visited areas with heavy foot traffic, including around Konkuk University Station, to inspect the road snow removal status and participate in the snow clearing efforts.

Mayor Kim stated, “According to the forecast, the period of heavy snowfall is expected to coincide with rush hour, so we immediately began snow removal to minimize inconvenience to residents and traffic congestion. We ask all residents to use public transportation when commuting home and to exercise extra caution while traveling, as roads may be slippery due to accumulated snow.”

The district has installed 93 snow removal boxes, 200 calcium chloride storage boxes, and 95 resident self-snow removal tool boxes throughout the area, including at community service centers and subway station entrances, and is encouraging voluntary resident participation through the “Clear Snow in Front of Your Home and Store” campaign.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.