Gwangju Seo-gu to Conduct Special Street Vendor Crackdown Until the 22nd

Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Ikang) will conduct a special intensive crackdown on street vendors (peddlers) along the roadside near Yangdong Gyeongyeollo Market until the 22nd in celebration of the Chuseok holiday.

Seogu District Office building. [Photo by Seogu]

According to Seo-gu on the 13th, this special crackdown was promoted to ensure pedestrian safety and smooth vehicle traffic for citizens using the market to purchase holiday ritual items ahead of Chuseok.

Seo-gu has organized a 12-member enforcement team to immediately relocate vehicle-type street vendors operating at bus stops and crosswalks, as well as merchants occupying the roadway with stalls, and to guide voluntary removal. If these measures are not complied with, administrative actions such as fines will be imposed.

A Seo-gu official said, “Although most street vendors are people struggling to make a living due to the nature of livelihood-type street vending, this should not cause inconvenience to more citizens,” and added, “We ask for active cooperation to ensure pedestrian safety and smooth traffic flow for visitors to Yangdong Traditional Market.”

Meanwhile, the area is occupied by street vendors operating on the road, causing continuous complaints not only from pedestrians but also due to traffic congestion during rush hours. In response, Seo-gu has formed an enforcement team that regularly conducts guidance and crackdowns on-site from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shin Dongho baekok@asiae.co.kr

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