Up to KRW 6 Billion Over Three Years for Pedestrian Environment Improvements; Five Sites Selected
Suseong-gu in Daegu, Paju in Gyeonggi Province, and Eumseong County in North Chungcheong Province among selected districts
Beyond sidewalk repairs: burying utility wires underground and improving streetscapes
Sites for a major improvement project aimed at ensuring pedestrian safety and creating pleasant walking spaces have been finalized.
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on November 9 that it had selected five districts for its 2027 Comprehensive Neighborhood Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project: Suseong-gu in Daegu, Paju in Gyeonggi Province, Eumseong County in North Chungcheong Province, Asan in South Chungcheong Province, and Gimje in North Jeolla Province.
A total of 18 districts from 11 cities and provinces nationwide applied for the project. After 11 districts passed the document screening, the ministry conducted on-site inspections and presentation evaluations, ultimately selecting five sites with strong project feasibility and expected effectiveness.
The Comprehensive Neighborhood Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project goes beyond simple sidewalk repairs, bundling measures such as expanding pedestrian safety facilities, burying utility wires underground, and improving streetscapes. It aims to improve safety for pedestrians with mobility challenges and revitalize struggling local commercial districts by creating streets that are pleasant to walk along.
Each selected district will receive up to KRW 6 billion in project funding over three years, from 2027 to 2029, for pedestrian environment improvements tailored to local conditions.
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Kim Gwangyong, head of the Disaster and Safety Management Headquarters at the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, said, "The Comprehensive Neighborhood Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project will transform streets that residents use in their daily lives into safer, more walkable places. Through improvements that reflect the characteristics of each region, we will create living environments where everyone can walk safely and conveniently."
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