[Photo] Jin Gyo-hoon, Gangseo District Mayor, Checking Road Conditions Amid Heavy Snow Warning

Concerned about traffic congestion due to the overnight snowfall, Jin Gyo-hoon, the mayor of Gangseo-gu, Seoul, began inspecting snow removal sites from 6:30 a.m. on the 28th.

Arriving at the site early in the morning, Mayor Jin received reports on the damage to residents caused by the heavy snow, hourly snowfall amounts, and the stock status of snow removal materials such as calcium chloride and salt, before checking the road icing conditions.

Jin Gyo-hoon, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, Seoul (left in the photo), inspected the snow removal status on roads around the Magok district from early morning. Provided by Gangseo-gu.

Mayor Jin boarded a multipurpose snow removal vehicle to directly oversee the road conditions during the morning commute, inspecting the pavement status on roads in the Magok district with heavy traffic and the snow removal status in areas prone to frequent icing.

The district has elevated its snow removal emergency operations to level 2 in response to the heavy snow warning, mobilizing all efforts. A total of 51 snow removal vehicles, including specialized equipment such as Unimogs and multipurpose snow removal vehicles, along with over 400 personnel, are engaged in snow removal work. Additionally, the district is reinforcing equipment and manpower to focus on clearing sidewalks and side streets.

The district plans to continuously implement swift and efficient snow removal measures focusing on residents' inconvenience and safety. Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon stated, “With the cold wave and heavy snow arriving together, causing concerns about traffic congestion and other resident damages, we will implement thorough snow removal measures to ensure residents’ safety.”

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