Seocho-gu to Operate 'Mobile Umbrella Repair Center' on a Rotating Basis Starting the 11th

Operation scene of the mobile umbrella repair center. Provided by Seocho-gu.

Seocho-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jeon Seong-su) will start operating the ‘Visiting Umbrella Repair Center’ from the 11th, providing free umbrella repair and knife sharpening services by region.

Starting at the Seocho 1-dong Community Center on the 11th of this month, the service will circulate by region in the order of Banpo 1-dong Community Center on the 13th, Bangbae 2-dong Community Center on the 18th, and Yangjae Neighborhood Park on the 20th. Services are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis on-site, with up to 20 items repaired per service each day.

The Umbrella Repair Center has been operating within the Yangjae Comprehensive Social Welfare Center since 2003. It has given new life to over 5,000 umbrellas annually through free repairs. The parts used for repairs are collected from donated discarded umbrellas. This practice is highly regarded for its environmental protection effect by recycling resources.

Additionally, since last year, a free knife sharpening service for residents has been newly introduced, along with upcycling craft production. Not only Seocho-gu residents but also residents from other areas frequently visit the Umbrella Repair Center for umbrella repairs and knife sharpening.

The Umbrella Repair Center is a self-support project group operated by the Seocho Regional Self-Support Center, helping vulnerable groups by providing work opportunities to establish a foundation for independence. The center has also become a model case for other local governments, spreading repair techniques to over 230 local governments and institutions nationwide.

Mayor Jeon Seong-su said, “We will continue to expand the Visiting Umbrella Repair Center so that residents can conveniently use the services close to their homes.”

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