Installation of 70 Temperature-Sensing Heated Chairs 'Jungnang Eongtturang' at Jungnang-gu Bus Stops

Installation at 70 Bus Stops Frequently Used by Elderly and Vulnerable Groups by End of March... Automatic Temperature Detection Below 10℃, Heating Up to 40℃... Chair Exteriors Feature Designs Introducing Local Attractions Like Yongma Falls Park

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] "We bring you the warm heat of the heated floor."

Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) will install heated seats called "Jungnang Eongtteurang" at 70 city bus stops by the end of March so that residents can wait for the bus warmly.

The name "Jungnang Eongtteurang" means "Jungnang-gu heated seats that warm your buttocks" and was selected through a survey conducted in February with 1,163 residents and staff.

Since last year, the district installed heated seats at five major stops near key stations such as Line 7 Myeonmok Station. Following many requests to expand the installation, this year the district secured a total budget of 220 million KRW from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and Seoul City to add more seats.

The new heated seats will be installed at a total of 70 stops, including Jungnang-gu Office, Line 7 Jungnang Station, and Line 6 Hwarangdae Station, focusing on locations with high passenger traffic or frequently used by transportation-vulnerable groups such as the disabled, patients, and the elderly.

The heated seats automatically raise the temperature up to 40℃ when the outside temperature drops below 10℃ from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., providing warmth not only in winter but also during the chilly weather of spring and autumn transitional seasons.

The seat surfaces feature designs introducing local attractions such as Yongma Waterfall Park and Bonghwasan Dullegil Trail, adding a sense of familiarity.

The district will also attach notices at bus stops informing users about the heated seats’ functions and contact information in case of malfunctions to enhance convenience.

Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi of Jungnang-gu said, "During these chilly mornings and evenings, I hope residents wait for the bus on the warm Eongtteurang, like a heated floor. We will continue to improve public transportation facilities to enhance convenience for residents."

The district also installed free public Wi-Fi zones called "Jungnang Data Shelter" at 62 bus stops within the area, allowing residents to conveniently access the internet outdoors.

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