Dongjak District to Relocate 50 "Obstructive Utility Poles" by First Half of Next Year

39 Utility Poles Relocated Over Three Years

Dongjak District in Seoul (Mayor Park Ilha) announced on December 1 that it will intensify efforts on the “Utility Pole Relocation Project for Improved Pedestrian and Vehicle Access,” which is being promoted to ensure pedestrian safety and smooth vehicle movement.

Park Ilha, Mayor of Dongjak District, watched the removal of the 39th utility pole with residents on a side street in Sadang 4-dong, Dongjak District, Seoul, on the 10th of last month. Provided by Dongjak District.

The district has removed a total of 39 utility poles so far: 10 in 2023, 14 in 2024, and 15 as of November 11, 2025. Starting this month, additional relocations will continue, with the goal of surpassing 50 poles-the target set for the 8th popularly elected administration-by the first half of next year.

Currently, the district is conducting a comprehensive survey of all utility poles in cooperation with each neighborhood community center. Based on the survey results, on-site inspections to check for any obstructions to passage will begin in earnest next month. After technical reviews by Korea Electric Power Corporation and KT early next year, the district will fully explain the purpose and necessity of the project to residents near the designated sites to obtain their consent.

In particular, five poles (both telecommunications and electric) located at 25 Sadang-ro 16ga-gil, 38 Nambusunhwan-ro 257ga-gil, and the 244-291 area of Sangdo-dong-where the process has been expedited-are scheduled for relocation by the end of this year. Additionally, construction at three sites currently in the design phase-26 Sadang-ro 16sa-gil, 29 Dongjak-daero, and 100 Noryangjin-ro-is expected to begin around March next year.

All of these locations have been frequent sources of inconvenience for both pedestrians and drivers, so the district expects residents will quickly notice improvements in daily accessibility.

Mayor Park Ilha stated, “Relocating utility poles is an essential project for creating a safe environment for pedestrians,” adding, “We will complete the planned improvements by the first half of next year so that all residents can move about comfortably.”

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