Gangwon Province Implements Special Measures for Public Restroom Safety and Convenience During Chuseok Holiday

Intensive Inspections of Cleanliness and Safety
at Public Restrooms in Service Areas, Passenger Terminals, and Tourist Attractions

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Governor Kim Jin-tae) announced on September 30 that it will implement special measures to strengthen safety accident prevention and hygiene management in public restrooms-including privately operated restrooms open to the public-located in transportation facilities, tourist attractions, traditional markets, and shopping districts throughout the province. This is in anticipation of an expected increase in returning residents and tourists during the Chuseok holiday and the consecutive bridge holidays.

A view of Gangwon Provincial Government Office. Provided by Gangwon Provincial Government.

This initiative focuses on ensuring that both residents and visitors can use public restrooms comfortably and safely by comprehensively implementing measures such as disinfection activities to prevent infectious diseases, expanding restroom facilities to accommodate increased users, preventing crimes and safety accidents, and enhancing hygiene and cleanliness.

The main measures include: ▲ disinfecting and sanitizing frequently touched facilities such as handles, toilets, and sinks ▲ opening staff restrooms or temporarily converting men's restrooms for women's use in crowded areas like service areas ▲ checking that safety devices such as emergency bells and CCTV are functioning properly ▲ increasing cleaning frequency, among others.

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province plans to conduct intensive inspections of public restrooms at highway, national road, and provincial road service areas, as well as major tourist attractions, during the Chuseok holiday. The province will also respond promptly by taking immediate corrective action if any facility damage or malfunctioning safety devices are found.

Yoon Seungki, Director of the Forest and Environment Bureau of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, stated, "As we expect a significant increase in users due to the extended holiday, we will ensure a safe and pleasant public restroom environment for both residents and tourists through thorough inspections and maintenance."

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