Songpa-gu Seokchon Lake Fully Opens from the 7th

Cherry Blossom Blooming Period Advances by About One Week, Temporary Closure Period Applied Flexibly, Full Opening of Seokchon Lake Entrance from 9 AM on the 7th

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Songpa-gu (Mayor Park Seong-su) announced that the closure period of Seokchon Lake will end 5 days earlier than originally planned and will be fully reopened from the 7th.

The district had planned to restrict access to Seokchon Lake from April 1 to 11 to prevent the spread of COVID-19, coinciding with the cherry blossom blooming period. However, some entry routes were opened from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. for nearby residents.

However, since the cherry blossom blooming period arrived about a week earlier than usual, the district has applied a flexible closure period and will fully open the Seokchon Lake entry routes from 9 a.m. on the 7th.

This decision follows the spring rain on the 3rd, which caused many cherry blossoms around Seokchon Lake to fall, leading to an expected decrease in park visitors for cherry blossom viewing.

In particular, the district added that the early reopening was to alleviate the inconvenience of local residents who need to use Seokchon Lake daily for commuting and walking.

Although Seokchon Lake will be open, educational activities for park visitors will continue until April 11. Safety personnel will monitor the Seokchon Lake area day and night, guiding residents on park safety rules and managing the area intensively.

Additionally, the spring programs prepared from April 2 to 11 will continue as planned. These include the Songpa Dullegil spring exhibition and experience programs, citizen-participatory public art projects, and a YouTube channel radio broadcast featuring cherry blossoms.

Park Seong-su, Mayor of Songpa-gu, said, “Following last year, it must have been disappointing that Seokchon Lake was closed again this year due to COVID-19, and I thank the residents and visitors for their active cooperation. We will continue to prioritize safety while providing flexible administrative services that consider residents’ convenience, reduce their inconvenience, and create a Songpa-gu that realizes prompt administration.”

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