Jeongseon County Conducts Detailed Safety Inspection of 'Byeongbangsan Skywalk and Zip Wire' Tourist Attractions

Jeongseon-gun in Gangwon Province will conduct a detailed safety inspection of the Skywalk and Zip Wire facilities located within Byeongbangsan County Park, one of the region's leading tourist attractions.

Jeongseon-gun, Byeongbangsan Skywalk Summit. Provided by Jeongseon-gun

The county announced on November 30 that, in order to assess the structural safety of aging facilities and ensure the safety of visitors to Byeongbangsan County Park, it will carry out safety inspections of the park’s nature experience facilities (Skywalk and Zip Wire) through December 27.

This detailed safety inspection, conducted in accordance with the Special Act on the Safety Control and Maintenance of Facilities, will comprehensively examine the safety of the main structures, braking devices, wire ropes, and boarding equipment of the Skywalk and Zip Wire. The inspection will also analyze any defects and identify areas requiring repair or reinforcement, with the aim of developing improvement measures.

Professional technical personnel will participate in the inspection, conducting a comprehensive evaluation of structural stability, functional defects, and material durability. If necessary, the inspection will also include non-destructive testing and load testing for more precise measurements.

Based on the results of this inspection, the county plans to repair and reinforce aging parts of the Skywalk and Zip Wire, thereby creating a safer environment for tourists and local residents to enjoy their visit to Jeongseon-gun with greater peace of mind.

A detailed safety inspection of the Jeongseon-gun Byeongbangsan Skywalk Zip Wire has been conducted. Provided by Jeongseon-gun

Yoo Jongdeok, Head of the Environmental Department, stated, "The Byeongbangsan Skywalk and Zip Wire are must-visit attractions for tourists coming to Jeongseon, so we prioritize safety and conduct regular inspections. Through this detailed safety inspection, we aim to enhance the reliability of these facilities and maintain a sustainable tourism infrastructure."

The Byeongbangsan Skywalk, completed in June 2010, features a transparent glass observatory offering panoramic views of Jeongseon's mountains and the Donggang River, attracting more than 100,000 visitors annually. The Zip Wire, installed in September 2011, is a popular nature experience facility that allows visitors to glide over a distance of more than 1 kilometer from the summit of Byeongbangsan to Bukshilli in a single ride, making it a highly sought-after experiential tourism course.

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