Hoengseong County to Implement 24-Hour Emergency "Golden Time Snow Removal" System Until March 15 Next Year

Hoengseong County Launches 121-Day "Special Snow Removal Period"
2025?2026 Winter Snow Removal Plan Begins on the 15th
Faster Than the Snow: 5,000 Tons of De-icing Agents and 474 Pieces of Equipment Mobilized

Hoengseong County in Gangwon Province has established its winter snow removal response plan for 2025-2026 and will begin full-scale operations starting on the 15th, in order to proactively address heavy snowfall and road icing during the upcoming winter season.

Aerial view of Hoengseong County Office.

The county has designated the period from November 15, 2025, to March 15, 2026-a total of 121 days-as the "Special Road Snow Removal Period." During this time, swift snow removal operations will be carried out, focusing on key sections such as county roads, rural roads, urban planning roads, village access roads, and bus routes.

In particular, a 24-hour situation management system has been established to enable immediate response to snowfall. According to the phased snow removal plan, leased equipment will be quickly deployed at the onset of snowfall, and cooperation with relevant agencies such as the police and fire departments will be strengthened to minimize road traffic inconvenience caused by heavy snow.

The county completed advance training for snow removal participants on November 6 and has secured 5,000 tons of salt and eco-friendly de-icing agents for smooth operations. In addition, a total of 474 pieces of equipment will be mobilized, including 19 snow removal dump trucks, 10 snow removal trucks, 2 water spray vehicles, 1 excavator, and 442 snow removal tractors.

Furthermore, automatic brine spraying devices will be operated on roads where traffic difficulties are anticipated, such as mountain passes, to focus on managing sections vulnerable to icing.

Kim Myunggi, Mayor of Hoengseong County, stated, "We will operate a prompt and proactive snow removal response system to minimize inconvenience and safety accidents for residents caused by heavy snowfall in winter," adding, "We will do our utmost to ensure that residents can spend a safe and warm winter."

Meanwhile, Hoengseong County continues to improve its "Golden Time Snow Removal" system by inspecting vulnerable snow removal spots on major roads in advance and strengthening the resident reporting system to resolve traffic inconveniences caused by snowfall each year.

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