Gwangju Seo-gu Completes Remodeling Construction of Gwangcheon Underpass

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Kim I-gang) completed the "Gwangcheon Underground Passage Remodeling Construction" in front of the U-Square Terminal, the gateway to Gwangju, on the 20th.

According to Seo-gu on the 21st, the Gwangcheon Underground Passage was established in 2001 to assist the movement of tourists and citizens using the terminal and other facilities.

However, after 20 years since its completion, some wall tiles have fallen off due to aging facilities, and the presence of street vendors and homeless people has impaired the urban landscape, continuously raising the need for environmental maintenance.

Accordingly, Seo-gu invested a budget of 500 million KRW this year to refurbish the underground passage.

The remodeling construction focused on creating a communication space reflecting the symbol of Gwangju, Mudeungsan Mountain, and the smiles of citizens, as well as exhibition spaces that can showcase the works and lives of youth and residents, capturing the diverse aspects of a united Gwangju.

Kim I-gang, Mayor of Seo-gu, said, "We have strived to provide tourists and citizens using the underground passage with a clean and bright image of Gwangju and to create a safe and pleasant walking environment," adding, "We expect this remodeling to greatly help improve the image of the underground passage."

Meanwhile, Seo-gu installed two elevators in 2020 with a project cost of 1.1 billion KRW to improve mobility convenience for transportation-vulnerable groups such as the elderly and disabled using the underground passage.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shin Dong-ho baekok@asiae.co.kr

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