Mayor Kim Kyungil Hosts 'Mobile Mayor's Office' with Mountaineering Federation, Vows to Create Safe Hiking Environment

Paju City to Open "International-Standard Artificial Climbing Wall" in February 2026
"181st Mobile Mayor's Office" Held
City Gathers Opinions on Climbing Wall Operations and Hiking Trail Maintenance

Paju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 26th that it held the "181st Mobile Mayor's Office" at the Geumchon Eoullim Center on the 25th, with over 40 participants including Kim Jonghun, President of the Paju City Sports Council, Ham Sunho, President of the Mountaineering Federation, and affiliated member organizations. During the event, the city listened to on-site opinions on revitalizing the Mountaineering Federation and creating a safe hiking environment.

Kim Kyungil, Mayor of Paju City, held the "181st Mobile Mayor's Office" on the 25th. Provided by Paju City

At the site, key requests that mountaineers felt were necessary in the field were discussed, including: ▲measures to revitalize the Mountaineering Federation, ▲maintenance of hiking trails, ▲improvement of guide signs on the Pyeonghwa Nuri Trail, and ▲construction and operation of an international-standard artificial climbing wall.

In particular, the "International-Standard Artificial Climbing Wall Construction Project," which drew significant attention, is currently 70% complete. Paju City is aiming to complete construction by January 2026 and open in February 2026. After opening, the city plans to hold an opening event, including demonstration climbs by national team athletes, and to conduct a trial operation.

Additionally, various opinions were shared to improve the safety of citizens' hiking and the mountain environment, including the Mountaineering Federation's requests for ▲improvement of the old hiking trail from the summit of Wallongsan Mountain to Yongsangsa Temple, and ▲maintenance and expansion of signposts on the Gamaksan Mountain Dulle-gil Trail.

Kim Kyungil, Mayor of Paju City, stated, "Hiking in the mountains is not just a physical activity, but a way of life for Paju citizens that connects and cares for one another," adding, "Based on the opinions discussed today, we will continue to support the revitalization of the Mountaineering Federation and the creation of a safe mountain culture."

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