Seocho-gu, COVID-19 Prevention Compliance Guidance for Spring Visitors at Yangjaecheon and Banpocheon

Cherry Blossom Bloom Period (4.1.~4.18.) Yangjaecheon and Yeoecheon 'One-Way Walking', Banpocheon 'Keep Right' Promotion, Mask Wearing, 2m Distancing, No Eating or Drinking, and Compliance with Quarantine Rules Guidance

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seocho-gu (Mayor Eunhee Jo) will conduct activities to promote compliance with quarantine rules along the cherry blossom paths of Yangjaecheon and Banpocheon from April 1 to April 18, the cherry blossom blooming period, so that citizens can safely enjoy the spring flowers.

Yangjaecheon is a representative cherry blossom spot in Seoul, attracting numerous visitors every spring who come to enjoy the blossoms. Last year, weekend access was restricted due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19 and social distancing measures.

However, as personal quarantine practices have become established due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, this year the cherry blossom paths of Yangjaecheon and Banpocheon will be open on weekends as well, allowing citizens who are mentally and physically exhausted to take a brief rest while viewing the spring flowers.

Instead, the district will deploy a total of 30 on-site personnel on weekdays and 55 on weekends at Yangjaecheon and Banpocheon to actively encourage social distancing and strongly promote compliance with quarantine rules.

Additionally, hand sanitizers will be placed along the walking paths, banners with quarantine guidelines will be posted, and safety announcements will be made. At Yangjaecheon and Yeoecheon, “one-way walking” will be guided, and at Banpocheon, “keep to the right” will be advised.

In particular, the “one-way walking” guidance at Yangjaecheon will be conducted more effectively in coordination with Gangnam-gu.

Furthermore, food consumption and street vendor operations will be prohibited, and illegal parking and stopping along the riverbanks will be strictly monitored.

Meanwhile, the district plans to upload video content featuring the cherry blossoms of Yangjaecheon on the Seocho-gu YouTube channel so that residents can enjoy the full bloom from home.

Seocho-gu Mayor Eunhee Jo stated, “It is expected that many spring flower visitors will come to Yangjaecheon, a representative cherry blossom spot in Seoul, during the blooming period. We will do our best to prevent COVID-19 so that citizens can use Yangjaecheon with peace of mind. We ask for mature civic consciousness in complying with quarantine rules.”

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