Namwon City to Temporarily Reduce 'Jeongryeongchi Circular Bus' Operations Starting on the 27th

Operations Reduced from Six to Three Trips Until March Next Year

Namwon City in North Jeolla Province will temporarily reduce the operation of the 'Jeongryeongchi Circular Bus' from November 27, 2025, through March 31, 2026, during the winter season.

Jirisan Jeongryeongchi Circular Bus Operation Guide Poster. Provided by Namwon City

According to the city on November 26, this measure has been implemented to prevent potential safety accidents that may occur due to the rapid onset of road icing in the Jeongryeongchi section during winter. The number of daily bus operations will be reduced from six to three, and the bus will not operate in the Jeongryeongchi area, where the risk of icing is particularly high.

The Jeongryeongchi Circular Bus is a tourist shuttle that departs from Namwon Station and travels to Jirisan Jeongryeongchi. Since its launch in 2019, the number of passengers has increased each year, playing a significant role in revitalizing tourism in the Jirisan area.

This year alone, more than 11,000 tourists and citizens have used the circular bus to visit Jirisan, establishing it as an important transportation foundation for the development of the local tourism industry.

The reduced schedule will take effect on November 27, 2025. The first bus from Namwon Station departs at 7:50 a.m., and the last bus departs at 4:00 p.m. The service does not operate on Mondays. Detailed timetables and route information are available on the Namwon City website.

A city official stated, "The reduced operation during winter is an unavoidable measure to prevent safety accidents caused by deteriorating road conditions in the cold season. We will continuously monitor weather conditions and road icing, and will promptly inform citizens as soon as normal operations in the Jeongryeongchi section become possible."

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