Gwangjin District Completes Safety Inspections of 23 Traditional Markets Ahead of Chuseok

Expansion to Nine Alleyway Shopping Districts
Focus on Firefighting, Electrical, and Gas Safety Inspections

The Gwangjin District of Seoul (headed by District Mayor Kim Kyungho) announced on the 8th that it has completed a joint safety inspection of 23 traditional markets and alleyway shopping districts ahead of the Chuseok holiday.

Gwangjin District officials are conducting a joint safety inspection. Provided by Gwangjin District.

From August 28 to September 7, the district conducted inspections of 23 traditional markets and alleyway shopping districts in the area over seven sessions. The inspections included the deputy district mayor, staff from relevant departments, and private experts in each field. Notably, while only one alley-type shopping district was inspected last year, the number has increased to nine this year.

The inspections focused on four main areas: firefighting, electricity, gas, and facility safety. The team checked firefighting equipment and the management of ignition sources, grounding and circuit breaker installation for electrical equipment, the condition of gas leak prevention and cylinder storage, and signs of aging or cracks in major structures. This year, more private experts participated, inspections were tailored to the specific characteristics of each market, and advance notifications were provided to merchants' associations.

The district plans to immediately address minor issues on-site and, for repairs or reinforcements, share the necessary information with the merchants' associations and confirm the completion of follow-up actions, ensuring thorough post-inspection management.

District Mayor Kim Kyungho stated, "Ensuring the safety of traditional markets and alleyway shopping districts, which attract many citizens during the holidays, is our top priority. We will do our utmost to ensure that both merchants and visitors can spend a safe holiday by conducting thorough pre-inspections and prompt follow-up measures."

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