Jeonju City to Raise Jeonju Zoo Parking Fees for the First Time in 15 Years

1,000 to 1,500 Won...
Free Parking Outside Operating Hours

Jeonju City in North Jeolla Province will raise the parking fee at Jeonju Zoo from 1,000 won to 1,500 won starting from the 3rd of next month.

According to the city on October 30, this is the first parking fee increase in 15 years, and it is an unavoidable measure due to rising facility maintenance costs and the need to improve the parking environment.

Jeonju City will raise the parking fee at Jeonju Zoo from 1,000 won to 1,500 won starting from the 3rd of next month. Photo by Jeonju City

Currently, the parking fee at Jeonju Zoo is 1,000 won per use for passenger cars, a rate that has been frozen since 2009. After the adjustment, it will be increased to 1,500 won. For vehicles with 25 or more seats, the fee will change from 2,000 won to 3,000 won.

The city plans to reinvest the additional revenue from the fee increase into facility improvements, such as refurbishing old pavement and enhancing entrance roads, to create a more pleasant parking environment. In addition, to reduce the burden on citizens, parking will be free outside of zoo operating hours (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Through this, the city expects to improve parking convenience for citizens, including those taking evening walks or using the nearby fitness park.

Jin Kyohoon, Director of the Welfare and Environment Bureau of Jeonju City, said, "This parking fee increase is an unavoidable decision for the safety and convenience of citizens. By offering free parking outside of operating hours, we aim to increase user satisfaction, and all revenue will be reinvested into further facility improvements."

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