Yecheon New City Inspects Both Festival Preparations and Parking Solutions

Governor Byungyun Ahn Inspects Beer Festival Site
Checks Progress of Parking Tower Construction
246 Spaces to be Temporarily Opened on Event Day

Byungyun Ahn, Governor of Yecheon County, visited the provincial government’s new city area to inspect the progress of preparations for the summer festival and the development of parking infrastructure, continuing on-site administration focused on safety, traffic, and overall visitor amenities.

Byungyun Ahn, Yecheon County Governor (first from right), is receiving an explanation from an official at the Beer Festival venue.
[Photo by Yecheon County]

According to Yecheon County, Governor Ahn visited the new city area on the afternoon of August 4 to review the operational plan for the “2026 Yecheon Beom Woori Beer Festival” scheduled for August 7. He also inspected the construction site of the new city’s parking tower, which is set to be completed at the end of this month.

Governor Ahn first visited “Walkable Street,” the venue for the Beer Festival, where he personally checked the layout of the event site, the flow of visitors, safety management, and traffic plans, calling for thorough preparations to ensure a seamless event.

In particular, anticipating large crowds, he urged staff to pay close attention to preventing accidents and ensuring smooth traffic operations.

Next, he visited the construction site of the new city parking tower to receive reports on the facility’s progress and future operational plans, while also reviewing strategies centered on convenience for users.

On August 7, from 5:00 p.m. until noon the following day, Yecheon County plans to temporarily open floors 1 to 4 (a total of 246 spaces) of the parking tower to provide convenient parking for visitors to the event.

The new city parking tower, slated for completion at the end of August, will offer a total of 310 spaces including the rooftop. After a month-long free trial period in September, it is scheduled to begin full-scale operation in October.

Yecheon County expects that the parking tower will alleviate chronic parking shortages in the central shopping district, improve the pedestrian environment, and contribute to revitalizing local businesses.

The “2026 Yecheon Beom Woori Beer Festival,” which will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on August 7, is an urban-format beer festival combining performances and hands-on activities. It is expected to offer a variety of entertainment for residents and tourists on summer nights, while also invigorating the local commercial district.

Byeongyun Ahn, Yecheon County Mayor (center), is conducting an onsite inspection with officials from the Yecheon New Town parking tower.
[Photo by Yecheon County]

Governor Byungyun Ahn stated, “Please pay careful attention to every detail so that visitors to the Beer Festival can safely and comfortably enjoy the event,” and added, “Please make every effort to complete the parking tower project without delays in order to further improve the residential and living conditions in the new city.”

The success of the festival depends not just on its programs, but also on the quality of supporting infrastructure such as safety, traffic, and parking. By linking event preparation and parking facility operations with on-site inspections, Yecheon County’s approach is seen as an administrative strategy aimed at enhancing not only the event itself, but also the residential environment and competitiveness of the local commercial district.

Once the new city parking tower begins full operation, it is expected to improve accessibility to the city center and convenience for shopping district patrons, thereby having a positive impact on revitalizing the local economy.

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