"Is It OK as Long as You Avoid Disabled Spaces?" Reckless Parking at Grand Park Sparks Outrage Online

by Bang Jeil

Published 29 Oct.2025 09:06(KST)

Some Cars Parked Over the Sidewalk Edge
Heavier Fines Imposed Than for Simple Occupation

An image capturing regular vehicles illegally parked on the sidewalk to avoid the disabled parking spaces in an amusement park parking lot has sparked public outrage.

On October 28, a post titled "Seoul Grand Park Parking Lot, Reckless Parking Situation" was uploaded to an online community. The author, identified as Mr. A, explained the reason for sharing the photo, stating, "This is the parking lot closest to the entrance of Seoul Grand Park, and there was no management at all."

An image capturing regular vehicles illegally parked on the sidewalk to avoid the disabled parking spaces in an amusement park parking lot has sparked public outrage. Online community 'BobaeDream'

In the photo shared by Mr. A, several cars were parked side by side on the sidewalk and pedestrian path around the disabled parking zone near the entrance of Seoul Grand Park parking lot. All of the vehicles in the photo were regular cars, with some even parked over the edge of the sidewalk. After seeing the photo, online users expressed their criticism, saying, "This is clearly something to report," "What were they thinking when they parked like that?" "Citizens need to report this themselves," "Even AI parking wouldn't be this bad," "The Safety Report app needs to be restored quickly," and "Did they just want to avoid the blue-marked spaces?"

In the photo shared by Mr. A, several vehicles were parked side by side on the sidewalk and pedestrian path around the disabled parking zone near the entrance of Seoul Grand Park parking lot. Online community 'BobaeDream'

Meanwhile, some users added practical suggestions, such as, "If there is a shortage of parking spaces, the facilities need to be expanded," and "They should consider building a temporary parking lot or expanding the parking tower." In addition, obstructing a disabled parking zone is subject to a heavier fine than simply occupying the space. According to related laws, parking a vehicle in or blocking access to a disabled parking zone can result in a fine of up to 500,000 won.