Assemblywoman Kim Mia Proposes Bill Mandating Neighborhood Park Maintenance Every Five Years

Assemblywoman Kim Mia of the People Power Party sponsored an amendment to the “Act on Urban Parks and Green Spaces” on April 21 to address the lack of entrances and insufficient pedestrian connectivity in neighborhood parks.

Currently, neighborhood parks serve as essential infrastructure for public rest, leisure, and health promotion. However, many of these parks have been criticized for being inaccessible due to a lack of entrances and disconnected pedestrian pathways, resulting in “parks that exist but cannot be used.”

Accordingly, the proposed amendment mandates that local governments establish and implement maintenance plans for neighborhood parks every five years. These plans must include measures to improve pedestrian accessibility (such as entrances and connection systems), renovate aging facilities, and reorganize park spaces. Additionally, the amendment requires conducting actual condition surveys, including user satisfaction surveys, and collecting feedback from residents and experts.

Assemblywoman Kim stated, “This amendment lays the institutional foundation for regularly inspecting and improving park accessibility,” adding, “It will help create neighborhood parks that anyone can use safely and conveniently.”

Kim Mi-ae, a member of the People Power Party, is being interviewed by The Asia Business Daily in her office at the National Assembly. March 25, 2026. Photo by Kim Hyun-min

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