Seoul City to Open 50 Public Parking Lots Free of Charge During Chuseok Holiday

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 21st that it will open 50 public parking lots operated by the city free of charge to support citizen convenience and the local economy during the Chuseok holiday.

The free opening period will last for six days, from the 28th of this month to the 3rd of next month, including the Chuseok holiday, temporary holidays, and National Foundation Day. The 50 free parking lots will be open all day long.

The main open parking lots available for passenger cars include Sincheon Yusuji, Sadang Noe, Namsan Hanok Village, Hangangjin Station, Bokjeong Station, and 49 other locations. Additionally, the Jeokseon Noe parking lot, designated for tourist buses, will also be open free of charge all day to facilitate tourists' visits to downtown and markets.

District offices will also open public parking lots free of charge. In particular, many public parking lots near traditional markets will be opened free to ensure smooth market access.

Yoon Jong-jang, Director of Urban Transportation at the Seoul Metropolitan Government, stated, “We will do our best to support visitors, returning residents, and tourists visiting Seoul during the holiday period so that they do not face parking difficulties.” He added, “We hope that the free opening of public parking lots in traditional markets and major commercial areas during the Chuseok holiday will contribute to revitalizing commercial districts and stabilizing the local economy.”

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