Seodaemun District Implements 24-Hour Emergency Response for Safety, Medical Care, and Welfare During Chuseok Holiday

Implementation of "Chuseok Comprehensive Plan" from September 23 to 28
Free Access to 845 Parking Spaces
Across 18 Public Parking Lots

On September 20, Seodaemun District Office in Seoul (Mayor Park Woon-gi) announced that it will implement the "2026 Chuseok Comprehensive Plan" over a six-day period from September 23 to 28, focusing on public safety, livelihoods, and daily convenience.

Park Woon-gi, Mayor of Seodaemun District (left), is seen conversing with a representative of a participating company at the '2026 Direct Transaction Market for Chuseok' held at Hongje Waterfall Square on the 19th. Provided by Seodaemun District Office.

During the holiday, the district’s integrated situation room and disaster safety control room will be operated 24/7, and a total of 415 staff members will work on emergency standby across various sectors, such as parking, sewage, roads, parks, sanitation, and medical services. The district plans to respond promptly to emergencies and any inconveniences for residents.

Prior to the holiday, the district will inspect facilities heavily used by residents, including flood control facilities, areas vulnerable to flooding, roads, transportation infrastructure, construction sites, parks, and cultural and sports facilities. Any identified risks will be resolved on-site, and, if necessary, significant issues will be addressed through correction orders or suspension of construction.

An emergency medical system will also be maintained. One regional emergency medical center and one local emergency medical institution will operate during the holiday, and open hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies will be designated to minimize medical service gaps. The public health center’s medical information line and emergency infectious disease control system will also be active.

Support for residents in need of care will continue. Holiday consolation funds will be provided to national meritorious persons and recipients of the national basic livelihood security program, and gifts will be delivered to senior centers and welfare facilities. Chuseok gift sets will be distributed to food markets, and special holiday meals and free food services will be provided to facilities for the homeless.

For 1,760 low-income seniors who use the free meal service, special holiday meals and alternative meals will be provided. The 'Happy Table' outlets No. 1 and 2 will also offer pre-holiday special meals for about 800 seniors.

To reduce parking and sanitation inconveniences, temporary parking will be allowed on roads near traditional markets, and 18 public, affiliate, school, and church parking lots—offering 845 parking spaces—will be opened free of charge. Sanitation teams will be on duty throughout the holiday, and household waste accumulated after the break will be collected in a one-time cleanup.

Mayor Park Woon-gi stated, "Even during holidays, our residents’ daily lives do not stop. I believe that protecting residents means preemptively monitoring for risks, proactively caring for neighbors in need, and responding promptly to any inconvenience."

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