Sokcho City Excludes Nine Paid Public Parking Lots from Odd-Even License Plate System

Application of Guideline Exceptions
Efforts to Minimize Impact on Local Economy
Two-Shift System for Public Institutions
Odd-Even License Plate System Continues at Main and New City Hall Parking Lots

Sokcho City in Gangwon Province has decided not to implement the 'Public Parking Lot Passenger Car Odd-Even License Plate System' for parking lots near major traditional markets and tourist attractions that have a direct impact on the national economy, in light of the energy security crisis alert.

Sokcho City, 'Public Parking Lot Passenger Car 5-Day Rotation System' Implementation Poster. Provided by Sokcho City

This measure follows the guidelines for the implementation of the Odd-Even License Plate System for public parking lots issued by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. The guidelines instruct local governments to designate parking lots exempt from the system according to local conditions, specifically allowing exemptions for 'parking lots near traditional markets, tourist attractions, and other facilities that affect the national economy.'

Sokcho City judged that most paid public parking lots in the city are adjacent to tourist attractions or major commercial districts, and enforcing the Odd-Even License Plate System in these lots could likely lead to a contraction in local businesses. In addition, considering that the majority of tourists use passenger cars, there were also concerns that strict enforcement could result in increased illegal parking in surrounding areas.

Accordingly, the city decided not to apply the Odd-Even License Plate System to a total of nine paid public parking lots near traditional markets and tourist attractions: Sokcho Tourist Fisheries Market Parking Lot, Rodeo 1 and 2 Parking Lots, Sokcho Beach 1, 2, and 3 Parking Lots, and Daepo 1, 2, and 3 Off-Street Parking Lots.

Separately, a two-shift vehicle operation system is currently being implemented for employees at Sokcho City Hall and the Sokcho City Facilities Management Corporation. In addition, the Odd-Even License Plate System is being applied to the parking lots at both the main and new (civil service) buildings of Sokcho City Hall.

The city stated that, as the crude oil supply issue continues, it will actively participate in national energy-saving policies while making every effort to minimize the impact on the local economy.

A Sokcho City official emphasized, "Energy security and crude oil supply issues are of national importance and require the participation of all members," but also added, "However, Sokcho City will implement proactive administrative measures to minimize the impact on local businesses and residents as we respond to this crisis situation."

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