Seongdong District Implements Comprehensive Measures Across Six Key Areas for Chuseok Holidays

24-Hour Disaster and Safety Situation Room in Operation

On September 20, Seongdong District in Seoul (Mayor Yoo Bohwa) announced that from September 23 to 28, it will implement the “2026 Chuseok Comprehensive Measures,” focusing on six core areas: safety, transportation, daily life, prices, sharing, and public service discipline.

On the 17th, ahead of Chuseok, Yubo Hwa, Mayor of Seongdong District, visited Majang Livestock Market to greet the merchants. Courtesy of Seongdong District.

The district will operate a 24-hour Disaster and Safety Situation Room and will conduct pre-inspections of roads, construction sites, slopes, retaining walls, and multi-use facilities. To prepare for extreme heavy rain, the Flood Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters will be activated, with strengthened monitoring of households vulnerable to flooding and heightened surveillance and control of high-risk areas.

In Seongsu-dong, where popup stores and a large influx of visitors are expected, focused patrols will be conducted according to time slots. The district will work with related organizations to proactively respond to potential mass crowd accidents. During the holidays, an Emergency Medical Countermeasures Situation Room will be in operation, providing information on open hospitals, clinics, and on-duty pharmacies. Response systems at university hospitals and emergency medical institutions will also remain in place.

Before the holidays, residents in each neighborhood will participate in voluntary large-scale cleanups, and there will be focused guidance on waste disposal schedules. Parking enforcement around traditional markets and shopping areas will be adjusted flexibly according to traffic flow, and 166 spaces across three public on-street parking lots will be open for free use.

Meal support, such as boxed lunches and side dishes, will be provided to seniors, children at risk of skipping meals, and persons with disabilities. The residential living conditions for vulnerable groups living in semi-basement rooms, rooftop rooms, and gosiwons will be pre-checked. On and around the holidays, “Intensive Welfare Check Days” will be held to monitor the well-being and health of at-risk residents.

The Special Price Measures Situation Room will monitor prices of major agricultural, livestock, and daily necessities, and accept reports of unfair trade practices, including hoarding and price collusion. On September 15, the district issued Seongdong Love Gift Certificates totaling 15 billion won. Events such as Onnuri Gift Certificate giveaways and prize draws will be held at 13 traditional markets.

Seongdong Chaekmaru and the Smart Library located in subway stations will remain open during the holiday period. Sports facilities including Salgoji Baseball Stadium, soccer fields, and the park golf course will also operate, except on Chuseok day. Information on animal hospitals and sports facility operations can be found on the Seongdong District Office website.

Mayor Yoo Bohwa stated, “During the Chuseok holidays, we will thoroughly manage safety, healthcare, transportation, and everyday conveniences so that all residents can enjoy a safe and comfortable holiday. In particular, we will closely look after neighbors in need of care and work to ensure that the warmth of sharing spreads throughout the community, making it a truly warm holiday for everyone.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.