Completion of Street Garden on Seokgyero, Nowon-gu

[Seoul District News] Seokgyero Pedestrian Environment Improvement from Wolgye 1-dong Community Center to Gwangwoon University Station Integrated Sidewalk and Green Space Transforming into a Walkable Urban Park... Seongdong-gu Installs 5 'Illegal Parking Enforcement Smart Alerts'... Gwangjin-gu Launches Welfare Check Service for Single-Person Households with Severe Disabilities and Illnesses... Gangdong-gu Increases Route 342 Buses and Adjusts Route 3412 Operations... Gangseo-gu Conducts Comprehensive Inspection of 3,743 Building-Attached Parking Lots

Dongjak-gu (Mayor Lee Chang-woo) announced on the 10th that it has independently produced a COVID-19 prevention guidebook for visually and hearing-impaired individuals and distributed it to major government offices.

This project was promoted to provide practical assistance so that visually and hearing-impaired people, who have limited access to COVID-19 information, can prevent infectious diseases and live healthily and safely.

The main contents include ▲major symptoms of COVID-19 ▲personal hygiene management and quarantine guidelines ▲proper mask-wearing methods ▲preemptive testing methods ▲compliance during self-quarantine ▲vaccination methods, etc., and were produced as a braille booklet for the visually impaired and a sign language video for the hearing impaired.

The braille booklet, consisting of 12 A4-sized pages, was published in 40 copies and placed in the district office civil service center and 15 community service centers, while the sign language video, lasting 15 minutes, is posted on the Dongjak-gu Office website (Internet Broadcasting Station - Promotion section).

In particular, to ensure that people with disabilities can use them effectively in daily life, the braille booklet was advised by the Seoul Federation of the Visually Impaired Dongjak Branch, and the sign language video was advised by the Seoul Association of the Deaf Dongjak Branch.

For more details regarding the COVID-19 guidebook, inquiries can be made to the Dongjak-gu Office Senior and Disabled Division (☎820-9811).

Lee Sun-hee, head of the Senior and Disabled Division, said, “In a situation where customized materials considering the characteristics of each disability type are lacking, we hope that the COVID-19 braille booklet and sign language video produced by Dongjak-gu will help visually and hearing-impaired people live safely and healthily.”

Meanwhile, in May, the district published a manual for installing convenience facilities for socially vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, seniors, and pregnant women, and continues to work on publishing books and guides to consider socially disadvantaged groups.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Nowon-gu (Mayor Oh Seung-rok) created a street garden along Seokgyero from Wolgye 1-dong Community Service Center to Gwangwoon University Station.

Seokgyero, the target area for maintenance, had old facilities installed over 10 years ago and vacant lots left unattended, causing inconvenience for residents.

The district started a detailed design project in September last year to transform the area into a park where residents can walk, rest, and communicate, and held a public briefing session in January this year to incorporate residents' opinions into the design.

As a result, the previously separated green spaces and walkways were integrated into a street garden about 320 meters long and 3,000㎡ in size, restoring green functions and creating a beautiful urban forest path.

Responding to residents' concerns about poor lighting causing inconvenience at night, obstructive trees were trimmed, 12 new park lights were installed, and planting and facility arrangements were carefully planned to break away from monotonous scenery.

Various fruit trees such as plum, quince, cornelian cherry, apricot, persimmon, and pear totaling 122 trees were planted to provide visual enjoyment and cool shade, along with 13,631 shrubs including butterfly bush and spiraea, and 10,435 herbaceous plants, allowing residents to experience the charm of nature in the city.

Instead of old facilities, new exercise equipment for physical training was installed, and benches, shelters, and sitting walls were placed throughout, transforming the simple asphalt walkway into a green, walkable path.

Additionally, in July, the district renovated Seokgye Station Plaza with green spaces, a fountain pond, and an outdoor stage, creating a cultural park open to residents.

Various projects are also underway to create resting spaces in daily life, such as establishing 12 rest gardens within apartment complexes.

Oh Seung-rok, mayor of Nowon-gu, said, “It is most important to create an environment where residents exhausted from daily life can heal close to home. We will continue to cultivate walking paths and resting spaces to improve residents' health and emotional well-being and make Nowon a healing city.”

Bird's-eye view of the 'Illegal Parking Enforcement Smart Notifier'

Seongdong-gu Installs ‘Smart Illegal Parking Alert’ at 5 Locations

Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jung Won-oh) will install ‘Smart Illegal Parking Alert’ devices by the end of this month to comprehensively eliminate illegal parking.

The ‘Smart Alert’ system displays information about illegally parked vehicles on CCTV screens monitoring illegal parking, informing vehicle owners in real-time that their vehicle is being monitored to encourage voluntary movement.

Previously, only the phrase ‘Under Surveillance’ was displayed on CCTV electronic boards. The system has been fully upgraded to show real photos and license plate numbers of illegally parked vehicles on the screen and provide voice guidance to increase awareness among vehicle owners.

Moreover, if a vehicle is parked for more than 5 minutes, it is linked to the CCTV monitoring center for issuing fines.

Large LED electronic boards have been installed on existing fixed illegal parking CCTV screens, expanding the display from 1 row by 9 columns to 3 rows by 9 columns, with a size of 1728mm×576mm, improving resolution and readability.

Five locations with high vehicle movement and illegal parking concerns, including in front of Okjeong Middle School, were selected for installation, with pilot operation followed by gradual expansion.

The district plans to enhance resident guidance effects through the ‘Smart Alert’ to establish traffic order, smooth traffic flow on main roads, and create a safe traffic culture for both pedestrians and drivers.

Jung Won-oh, mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, “We will actively block illegal parking through voluntary vehicle movement and guidance using the Smart Alert. We will continue to apply various smart technologies to protect residents' safety and expand traffic convenience.”

Jungnang-gu Conducts Second Dose Vaccination for High School Seniors and Staff

Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) is conducting second dose vaccinations for high school seniors and staff from the 9th to the 11th.

This follows the first dose vaccination in July, targeting a total of 2,962 high school seniors and staff from 10 high schools and 4 alternative schools in the district.

The vaccination sites are the same as before: Center 1 (Jungnang Culture and Sports Center) and Center 2 (Jungnang-gu Office).

The district promoted prompt vaccination during the vacation period so that students could complete both first and second doses before the second semester starts.

Additionally, students who completed vaccination were given school-specific exam schedules for early and regular admissions along with thank-you cards, wishing them success in college entrance exams.

Ryu Kyung-gi, mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, “I am glad that all high school seniors in Jungnang-gu can complete vaccination before the second semester begins. I thank the students for their active cooperation and hope they can shake off their anxiety and focus on their studies.”

Dohwaso Children's Park Screening Clinic

Mapo-gu Operates ‘Mobile Temporary Screening Clinic’ at Dohwaso Children's Park

Mapo-gu (Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun) will operate a ‘Mobile Temporary Screening Clinic’ at Dohwaso Children's Park (Tojeong-ro 37-gil 22) from August 10 to 20.

As the proportion of COVID-19 cases linked to restaurants, cafes, and pubs has increased to 20.9%, Seoul City issued an administrative order in July for preemptive COVID-19 testing of restaurant and cafe workers.

In line with Seoul City's order, the district installed the mobile screening clinic to facilitate testing for business owners and workers around Dohwa-dong, Yonggang-dong, and Gongdeok-dong, where many restaurants are located.

The clinic is located a one-minute walk from Exit 2 of Mapo Station at Dohwaso Children's Park. Anyone, regardless of symptoms, including restaurant workers, can receive free testing.

The clinic operates Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a break from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for disinfection and medical staff rest.

With this, the district operates a total of four screening clinics and testing centers: Mapo-gu Health Center Screening Clinic, Sogang University Station Plaza Temporary Screening Clinic, Hongik Cultural Park Temporary Screening Clinic, and Dohwaso Children's Park Screening Clinic.

The additional clinic is expected to encourage voluntary COVID-19 testing among residents in Gongdeok, Ahyeon, Dohwa, and Yeomni-dong, who previously had difficulty accessing existing clinics.

Yoo Dong-gyun, mayor of Mapo-gu, said, “Cluster infections through restaurants have caused anxiety among related workers. We will do our best to provide quick and comfortable testing at the mobile screening clinic so they can work with peace of mind.”

Guro-gu Operates Two Heatwave Safety Lodgings for Seniors at Co-op City (Oryu 1-dong) and Cocomo (Guro 5-dong)

Guro-gu (Mayor Lee Sung) operates ‘Heatwave Safety Lodgings’ in cooperation with local hotels for vulnerable seniors living alone or with low income during heatwaves.

The district stated on the 10th, “Continuous heatwaves and tropical nights threaten the health of low-income seniors without air conditioning. We signed agreements with local hotels to provide comfortable resting environments.”

The ‘Heatwave Safety Lodgings’ are set up at two local hotels: Co-op City Hotel (Oryu 1-dong) and Cocomo Hotel (Guro 5-dong). Guro-gu secured a total of 50 rooms at these hotels for free use by seniors suffering from heatwaves.

Eligible users are seniors aged 65 or older who are basic livelihood security recipients or near-poverty class and have passed two weeks after their first COVID-19 vaccination. One family member registered on the resident registration can accompany them.

Usage hours are from 3 p.m. on weekdays to 11 a.m. the next day, with a maximum stay of two nights. For details on application, contact the local community service center.

Additionally, Guro-gu has opened 241 heatwave shelters, including 193 senior centers, 5 welfare centers, 15 community service centers (except Gaebong 2-dong), and 28 Saemaeul Geumgo and bank branches.

The district also supports health management for vulnerable groups during heatwaves. Visiting nurses regularly check on seniors living alone, disabled persons, and chronic patients, providing education on heat illness prevention. Customized services are provided through senior care service workers and welfare planners, cooperating with welfare centers to monitor seniors' health.

Seocho-gu Provides Chicken Gift Certificates to Vulnerable Single-Person Households on Malbok

Seocho-gu (Mayor Cho Eun-hee) Single-Person Household Support Center provided chicken gift certificates to 400 single-person households suffering physical and mental fatigue due to heatwaves and COVID-19 on the occasion of Malbok (the last of the three hottest days).

The support targets young single-person household members registered at the Seocho Single-Person Household Support Center, and low-income middle-aged single-person households living in goshiwon (small lodging houses) recommended by the local community service centers.

Chicken gift certificates can be collected directly at the center (4th floor, 273 Sapyeong-daero / Exit 1 of Sapyeong Station). Middle-aged single-person households living in goshiwon can collect them at the local community service center. For details, contact the Seocho Single-Person Household Support Center.

Since last year, the center has run a ‘Solo Meal Project’ supporting single-person households during lonely times such as holidays and year-end with ‘Chuseok lunch boxes,’ ‘Seollal full-course sets,’ ‘Christmas commemorative cookies,’ and ‘spring side dish sets,’ receiving great responses.

Since 2019, the district has proactively promoted the ‘Seocho Single Single Project,’ a comprehensive customized policy covering care, safety, culture, and community to form safety and relationship networks. It has been benchmarked by other local governments and established as a standard model for single-person household support projects.

Cho Eun-hee, mayor of Seocho-gu, said, “On the hottest day of the year, I hope this brings comfort to single-person households exhausted by heat and COVID-19, and that they overcome the summer healthily. Seocho-gu will continue to implement policies that care for daily life, easing difficulties and providing support like a mother or friend.”

Gwanak-gu Recruits Participants for Youth Asset Formation Support Programs

Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Jun-hee) is recruiting participants for asset formation support programs to help working youth in the district establish a foundation for independence.

Four asset formation support programs available for application in August include Youth Hope Savings Account, Youth Savings Account, Double Hope Youth Account, and Euddeum Gwanak Youth Account.

The Youth Hope Savings Account is available to youth aged 15-39 in households receiving livelihood benefits who have continuous earned income. Without personal savings, they receive earned income tax credits (100,000 KRW) and a work income incentive of up to 538,000 KRW, covering 45% of income within the limit. After maintaining membership for 3 years and exiting livelihood benefits, they can receive between 17.89 million KRW and 23.69 million KRW.

The Youth Savings Account targets youth aged 15-39 in working households receiving housing or education benefits with income below 50% of median income, and near-poverty households. Saving 100,000 KRW monthly, the government supports 300,000 KRW monthly. After 3 years of continuous work and completing self-reliance education with proof of use, total savings including personal contributions reach 14.4 million KRW.

The Double Hope Youth Account targets working youth aged 18-34 residing in Seoul with a pre-tax monthly income below 2.55 million KRW and whose dependents (parents or spouse) have income below 80% of median income. Saving 100,000 or 150,000 KRW monthly for 2 or 3 years, the district matches the savings as a work incentive, and partner banks provide additional interest.

The Euddeum Gwanak Youth Account, first implemented by Gwanak-gu among Seoul districts last year, has the same eligibility as the Double Hope Youth Account and must be applied for simultaneously. The district selects an additional 100 applicants who were not selected for the Double Hope Youth Account and provides the same benefits using district funds.

Funds received through asset formation support programs are restricted to housing purchase or rent, higher education or technical training for self or children, business startup or operation funds, and other self-reliance uses. Early withdrawal results in receiving only personal savings.

Youth wishing to join the asset formation support programs can check information on the Gwanak-gu website (Information by Field → Welfare) and apply by visiting the local community service center with required documents.

Park Jun-hee, mayor of Gwanak-gu, said, “This is a great opportunity to prepare funds for youth dreams such as housing, marriage, education, and startups. We ask for active interest and participation and will continue to develop various projects to help youth economic independence.”

Songpa-gu Recruits Trainees for Digital Convergence Marketing Specialist Training Course

Songpa-gu (Mayor Park Sung-soo) is recruiting trainees for the ‘Digital Convergence Marketer New Employee Training Course’ until the 15th to alleviate youth employment difficulties caused by COVID-19.

With the rise of untact (contactless) consumption, companies are striving to operate omni-channel marketing linking online and offline and build digital capabilities.

Although demand for digital marketing personnel is increasing, companies face difficulties finding suitable talent.

Therefore, Songpa-gu applied for the Ministry of Employment and Labor’s ‘2021 Regional Industry Customized Job Creation Support Project’ and opened the training course to nurture high school graduate youth as digital marketing specialists.

This is expected to alleviate youth employment difficulties aggravated by COVID-19 and link trainees to employment in small and medium enterprises, enhancing corporate competitiveness.

The training is free and runs from August 23 to October 6. The curriculum covers all digital marketing fields with practical training in ▲search marketing ▲SNS marketing ▲content marketing ▲data analysis.

After training, youth will produce marketing promotional videos for local small businesses in Bangi Food Alley, which suffered sales declines due to COVID-19, gaining practical experience and contributing to local economic revitalization.

Additionally, trainees receive guidance on resume writing, mock interviews, and individual 1:1 mentoring, followed by a matching day between excellent Seoul-based small and medium enterprises and job seekers to support employment linkage.

Trainees who secure regular employment after training completion will receive up to 1.5 million KRW in employment incentives.

The program is open to unemployed high school graduates or prospective graduates aged 18-39 who have not entered university. Applicants should complete the application form on the Songpa-gu website by August 15 and submit it via email (socialheadhunter@naver.com).

Park Sung-soo, mayor of Songpa-gu, said, “Training digital marketing specialists is essential in the rapidly changing employment market due to COVID-19. We will continue to operate job support programs aligned with the latest trends to resolve employment and recruitment difficulties and build a vibrant economic city, Songpa.”

Seongbuk-gu to Hold Online Meeting with Author Cheon Seon-ran of ‘A Thousand Blues’ on the 19th at 7 p.m.

Seongbuk-gu and Seongbuk Public Library’s ‘Meeting with Authors - SeongBook Busking’ program is gaining popularity through online formats, reaching more residents.

A Seongbuk-gu official said, “Offline events had participation limits, but online events allow anyone to easily communicate and participate, attracting local residents and book enthusiasts alike.”

Proving this, the online meetings in July with authors Kim So-young of ‘The World of Children’ and Baek On-yu of ‘Yuwon’ attracted about 5,000 residents. During the 1.5-hour sessions, the live chat was filled with continuous questions ranging from casual inquiries to compliments about the program, providing unique enjoyment.

The final session of ‘Meeting with Authors - 2021 SeongBook Busking’ is scheduled for August 19 at 7 p.m. with author Cheon Seon-ran of ‘A Thousand Blues.’ The event will be conducted non-face-to-face, adhering to social distancing guidelines.

Despite being online, the event includes ▲a dialogue between the author of the final candidate book chosen by residents and author Kim Gyeo-ul ▲real-time communication via chat ▲a LIVE Q&A corner answering viewers’ questions, ensuring a lively atmosphere comparable to offline events, according to Seongbuk-gu officials.

Lee Seung-ro, mayor of Seongbuk-gu, said, “With social distancing at level 4 ongoing, we continue to prepare quality reading culture programs that residents can safely enjoy at home and will strive further for residents.”

Gwangjin-gu Launches Welfare Check Service for Single-Person Households with Severe Disabilities or Illnesses

Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Sun-gap) is implementing support projects for vulnerable groups isolated due to the continuation of social distancing level 4 and heatwaves.

First, the district is promoting a ‘Welfare Check Service’ for single-person households with severe disabilities, illnesses, or risk of solitary death.

This service monitors the number of calls and outgoing records on the subject’s communication devices. If there is no activity for a certain period or the device is off, an ARS confirmation call is made, and the local community service center is notified.

During the high-risk heatwave period from July to September, additional subjects are recommended by community centers.

Also, smart plugs monitoring electricity and lighting for more than 3 days are installed for low-income middle-aged single-person households and those vulnerable to solitary death, notifying staff upon abnormalities.

Additionally, the Seoul Salpimi app sends alert messages to staff if no phone usage is detected within a designated time for high-risk households.

The district also works to discover welfare blind spots using resident networks, matching isolated single-person households with neighbors for quick response in emergencies, and organizing neighborhood care teams for regular welfare checks.

For households requiring regular monitoring, such as disabled persons over 65, welfare planners and welfare assistants conduct weekly welfare checks, and customized services are provided to seniors needing care through life support workers.

Furthermore, the district provides meal delivery services as alternatives to senior centers for low-income seniors at risk of malnutrition and daily beverage delivery with welfare checks via yogurt delivery workers.

Kim Sun-gap, mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “With social distancing level 4 and heatwaves reducing interpersonal contact, attention and response to vulnerable groups are crucial. We will proactively check welfare before problems arise and promptly visit neighbors showing signs of concern to resolve issues.”

Gangdong-gu Increases Buses on Route 342 and Adjusts Route 3412

Gangdong-gu (Mayor Lee Jung-hoon) announced that to improve transfer and public transportation convenience at Line 9 Central Veterans Hospital Station due to population growth, it is operating additional buses on routes 342, 2312, and 3212, reducing intervals, compensating for reductions caused by adjustments to route 3412.

Route 342 is a long-distance trunk bus running from Sangil-dong Station and Central Veterans Hospital Station to Apgujeong Rodeo Station. On July 19, the route was partially adjusted and extended due to population growth from the Godeok Gangil 2 District housing development, but intervals increased by over 2 minutes, causing inconvenience.

By adding two buses, intervals are shortened back to about 9-12 minutes, improving transfer convenience at Line 9 Central Veterans Hospital Station and Line 5 Sangil-dong Station.

Route 2312 is increased by adding two buses left from the discontinued route 108. It is the only city bus passing through Guri Amsa Bridge from Gangdong-gu to Jungnang-gu, with high transfer demand to major subway stations including Line 9 (Central Veterans Hospital Station), Line 5 (Gildong Station), and Line 7 (Sagajeong Station), enhancing residents' mobility.

Route 3212, running from Gangdong Public Garage to Gangbyeon Station, is increased by one bus. It is widely used by students commuting to Gangdong High School, Hanyoung Middle and High School, and Hanyoung Foreign Language High School, so the increase is expected to improve convenience for students and residents.

Route 3412, a branch bus, was shortened from August 9 in the U-myeon-dong section of Seocho-gu, turning back at Gangnam Station. Branch buses serve local travel demand and mobility, but route 3412 was the longest among branch buses with a total operation time of 270 minutes and distance of about 63 km, similar to trunk bus routes. Due to traffic congestion causing irregular intervals and driver fatigue raising accident risks, improvements were needed.

The route adjustment reduces operation distance and time, improving interval regularity, and the three reduced buses are reallocated to routes 342 and 3212.

Dongjak-gu Independently Produces COVID-19 Guidebook for People with Disabilities

Dongjak-gu (Mayor Lee Chang-woo) has independently produced a COVID-19 prevention guidebook for visually and hearing-impaired individuals and distributed it to major government offices.

This project was promoted to provide practical assistance so that visually and hearing-impaired people, who have limited access to COVID-19 information, can prevent infectious diseases and live healthily and safely.

The main contents include ▲major symptoms of COVID-19 ▲personal hygiene management and quarantine guidelines ▲proper mask-wearing methods ▲preemptive testing methods ▲compliance during self-quarantine ▲vaccination methods, etc., and were produced as a braille booklet for the visually impaired and a sign language video for the hearing impaired.

The braille booklet, consisting of 12 A4-sized pages, was published in 40 copies and placed in the district office civil service center and 15 community service centers, while the sign language video, lasting 15 minutes, is posted on the Dongjak-gu Office website (Internet Broadcasting Station - Promotion section).

In particular, to ensure that people with disabilities can use them effectively in daily life, the braille booklet was advised by the Seoul Federation of the Visually Impaired Dongjak Branch, and the sign language video was advised by the Seoul Association of the Deaf Dongjak Branch.

For more details regarding the COVID-19 guidebook, inquiries can be made to the Dongjak-gu Office Senior and Disabled Division.

In May, the district also published a manual for installing convenience facilities for socially vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, seniors, and pregnant women, and continues to work on publishing books and guides to consider socially disadvantaged groups.

Illegal Building

Gangseo-gu Conducts Comprehensive Inspection of 3,743 Building-Attached Parking Lots

Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Roh Hyun-song) will conduct a comprehensive inspection of building-attached parking lots from the 23rd to November 5th.

The inspection aims to verify whether parking lots are used as intended, prevent safety accidents, and improve utilization to alleviate parking difficulties in residential areas.

To enhance effectiveness, the district hired five temporary workers and formed four inspection teams with four public officials to begin full-scale inspections.

The targets include 3,725 general buildings approved for use between 1990-1992, 2000-2003, and 2017-2019, and 18 collective buildings over 2,000㎡ approved in 2020, totaling 3,743 sites.

Main inspection items include ▲whether parking lots have been repurposed ▲maintenance of parking lot functions ▲installation and management of security equipment in underground or building-type parking lots with over 30 spaces ▲regular inspections and unauthorized removal of mechanical parking facilities.

Buildings found violating regulations will be registered as violators and ordered to restore original conditions. Uncorrected cases will face penalties such as prosecution.

An official said, “If illegally used parking lots regain their functions, it will greatly help alleviate urban parking difficulties. We hope building owners self-assess and improve deficiencies before inspections.”

Last year, the district inspected 3,745 parking lots, detecting 195 violations and taking corrective and administrative actions.

Gwangjin-gu Offers 1:1 On-Site Consulting for 2022 College Admission Early Screening

Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Sun-gap) is conducting ‘1:1 On-Site Consulting’ at schools to prepare for the 2022 college admission early screening.

This consulting program aims to provide detailed information and materials needed for early application to help parents and students design application strategies.

The program runs from August 9 to 11 for about 400 students and parents who applied through schools in advance. Participating schools include Jayang High School, Daewon Girls' High School, Konkuk University High School, Gwangnam High School, Dongdaemun Girls' High School, and Gwangyang High School, with two schools per day.

Thirty-six active teachers from the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education's College Admission Guidance Team participate, providing one-on-one counseling per student.

To prevent COVID-19 spread from face-to-face programs, each teacher is assigned a separate classroom equipped with transparent partitions and necessary equipment.

Kim Sun-gap, mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “We hope this consulting helps parents and students struggling with the confusing and changing college admission system due to COVID-19. We will continue to develop and provide various admission programs and special lectures.”

Eunpyeong-gu Holds Commemorative Exhibition for Japanese Military ‘Comfort Women’ Victims on Memorial Day

Eunpyeong-gu (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) will hold a commemorative exhibition from August 12 to 14 at Eunpyeong Peace Park to mark the Japanese Military ‘Comfort Women’ Victims Memorial Day (August 14).

Eunpyeong Peace Park, home to the ‘Eunpyeong Peace Statue of a Girl,’ has set up an exhibition space within the park to raise awareness of the significance and purpose of the memorial day.

The main exhibits include ▲photos documenting the establishment process of the ‘Eunpyeong Peace Statue of a Girl’ ▲artworks by grandmothers who were victims of the Japanese military ‘comfort women’ system.

August 14 marks the day when Kim Hak-soon (1924?1997), a victim of the Japanese military ‘comfort women,’ first publicly testified about her suffering. This brought international attention to the issue as a human rights matter. In 2017, the ‘Act on Protection, Support, and Commemoration of Victims of the Japanese Military Comfort Women under Japanese Colonial Rule’ was enacted, establishing the day as a national memorial.

The ‘Eunpyeong Peace Statue of a Girl’ was installed in August 2018 at Eunpyeong Peace Park. It was built to carry on the noble spirit of the victims who devoted themselves as peace and human rights activists and to convey the importance of a world without war and peace, reflecting the will of local residents.

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