Jongno-gu, Free Replacement of Damaged 'Road Name Address Building Number Plates'

Since the batch installation in 2010, peeling and other damage caused by natural deterioration have occurred... From July to December last year, maintenance was carried out targeting Changsin 1~3-dong, Buam-dong, etc.... 1,280 building number plates that impaired road name address visibility and urban aesthetics have been repaired

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Kim Young-jong) plans to comprehensively renovate old and damaged building number plates with road name addresses in the area starting from March, aiming to improve urban aesthetics and enhance the visibility of road name addresses.

This initiative comes as the building number plates, which were uniformly installed in 2010, have experienced peeling, loss, and various types of contamination due to natural wear and tear, causing inconvenience to residents.

Previously, from July to December 2020, the district conducted preliminary surveys and maintenance in selected areas ahead of the full-scale renovation of building number plates.

This was to increase resident convenience through prior facility inspections and the stable establishment of road name addresses.

As a result, a total of 1,280 building number plates that had impaired the visibility of road name addresses and urban aesthetics in four areas, including Changsin 1-3-dong and Buam-dong, were thoroughly renovated.

This year, approximately 4,000 plates, accounting for about 20% of all building number plates installed by district, will be prioritized for replacement. To this end, a field survey was conducted over two months from January to February, and an implementation plan was established. Replacement will begin with those that are severely lost or damaged, and maintenance will proceed in phases. However, if damage or loss is due to the fault of the building owner or occupant, the owner or occupant must bear the cost.

Additionally, installation guidance notices will be sent to building owners of newly constructed or remodeled buildings that have not yet attached number plates.

District Mayor Kim Young-jong stated, “This comprehensive building number plate renovation project is expected to improve the convenience of address use by enhancing the visibility of road name addresses and to improve urban aesthetics.” He added, “Jongno-gu will continue to maintain and manage related facilities to ensure the stable establishment of road name addresses and to resolve resident inconveniences.”

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