Gangbuk-gu Designates All Taxi Stands as 10m Non-Smoking Zones

A 100,000 Won Fine Starting November 10
Smoking Cessation Clinic Operates Year-Round

Seoul's Gangbuk-gu (District Mayor Lee Soonhee) has designated all taxi stands within its jurisdiction as non-smoking areas to protect residents' health and create a pleasant street environment.

Seoul Gangbuk-gu has designated all taxi stands within the district as non-smoking areas and will begin full-scale enforcement starting November 10. Provided by Gangbuk-gu.

This measure aims to prevent residents waiting for or using taxis from being exposed to secondhand smoke. The non-smoking zone includes the area within a 10-meter radius of each taxi stand or taxi stand sign.

The designated non-smoking taxi stands are located in front of Suyu Plaza (261 Dobong-ro), in front of Unsan Building (260 Dobong-ro), in front of Lotte Department Store Mia Branch (62 Dobong-ro), and in front of Lotte Mart Samyang Branch (247 Samyang-ro), totaling four locations.

This initiative is based on the revised “Ordinance on Creating a Non-Smoking Environment and Preventing Damage from Secondhand Smoke in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul,” which took effect on August 1. After a three-month period of public awareness and guidance, the district will begin full-scale enforcement starting November 10. Anyone caught smoking in these areas after enforcement begins will be fined 100,000 won.

Meanwhile, Gangbuk-gu is operating a smoking cessation clinic year-round to reduce the smoking rate and promote residents’ health. The smoking cessation clinic, located on the third floor of the district health center, offers a three-step customized program that supports participants from preparation to maintenance, including counseling, provision of aids, and nicotine dependence assessment. Participants who successfully quit smoking for six months after registration receive an incentive worth 50,000 won.

Lee Soonhee, Mayor of Gangbuk-gu, stated, “Designating taxi stands as non-smoking areas is a measure to protect the health of our residents and create a pleasant street environment,” adding, “We will continue to strengthen management and support to foster a non-smoking environment.”

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