Mapo-gu Launches "Kickboard-Free Red Road" Campaign

Campaign to Promote "Kickboard-Free Street" to Be Held on Red Road at 3 p.m. on February 14
Active Promotion Planned Before Implementation to Minimize Inconvenience for Residents

Mapo-gu (District Mayor Park Kangsoo) will hold a campaign on February 14 at 3:00 p.m. on Red Road, which will become a "Kickboard-Free Street," to inform the public about the kickboard prohibition zone and safety guidelines for personal mobility devices.

Red Road is a major attraction in Mapo-gu, with high foot traffic, and during Halloween and the year-end holiday season, crowds gather to the extent that safety management becomes necessary. Due to the large number of people, there have also been significant concerns about safety accidents caused by kickboards and other personal mobility devices.

In response, Mapo-gu requested in November 2024 that the Seoul Metropolitan Government designate Red Road as a "Kickboard-Free Street."

Mapo-gu's request passed the traffic facility review by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in December 2024, and Red Road is set to become the first "Kickboard-Free Street" in the country, with implementation scheduled for April 2025.

Since this will be the first time in the country that a "Kickboard-Free Street" is implemented, Mapo-gu plans to conduct an active campaign before the launch to minimize confusion among residents and tourists.

Staff from Mapo-gu's Transportation Administration Division and others will participate in the campaign, distributing promotional materials to Red Road visitors and providing guidance on the kickboard prohibition zone to help establish Red Road as a "Kickboard-Free Street."

The campaign will start at Exit 8 of Hongik Univ. Station and will take place throughout the entire Red Road area.

Along with this campaign, Mapo-gu will continue to promote the initiative by posting notices on its website and hanging banners, making every effort to create a safer Red Road.

Park Kangsoo, Mayor of Mapo-gu, stated, "We will actively promote the 'Kickboard-Free Street' initiative so that Red Road visitors do not experience any inconvenience," adding, "We ask for the interest and cooperation of residents and tourists to ensure a safe walking environment, and Mapo-gu will do its utmost to make the 'Kickboard-Free Street' a success."

Dongdaemun-gu Recruiting for the 8th Youth Participation Committee

Recruiting around 20 youths aged 9 to 24 until March 24

Various activities from April, including policy discussions, child rights education, and workshops

Dongdaemun-gu (District Mayor Lee Philhyoung) is recruiting members for the "8th Dongdaemun-gu Youth Participation Committee" until March 24 to promote youth rights and encourage active participation in policy-making.

The recruitment is open to youths aged 9 to 24 who either reside in Dongdaemun-gu or attend a school located in Dongdaemun-gu, with approximately 20 members to be selected.

Youths wishing to participate can check the announcements on the Seoul Dongdaemun Youth Center website and submit their application documents via email or through a Naver Form.

The selected committee members will begin their activities with an appointment ceremony in April, followed by orientation and competency training, regular meetings, policy discussions on children and youth, child rights education, and participation in youth organization workshops. Through these activities, they will work to advance the rights and interests of young people.

Lee Philhyoung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, "I hope that participation in the Youth Committee will provide an opportunity for young people to grow as the main agents of their rights, and we will continue to actively guarantee youth participation in society to create a 'Dongdaemun-gu where youth are respected.'"

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.