Known for its beauty, Soesokkak (쇠소깍) Estuary in Namwon, Seogwipo is a state-designated cultural heritage site… and a popular place to visit this time of the year. But many of the people visiting apparently aren’t parking properly, and police are on alert. Todd Thacker reports.
Where a stream from Hallasan Mountain meets the sea… is the picturesque Soesokkak (쇠소깍) Estuary.
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Soesokkak Estuary
At start of Olle Trail 6
The scenic spot is a national cultural heritage site and a place popular with tourists.
It also lies at the start of Olle Course 6, which is known to be one of the most beautiful Olle walking trails.
Now during the peak summer season, an average of 3,000 people visit the site daily.
But the parking lot here can only accommodate up to about 200 vehicles at a time.
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Jeon Seon-joong / Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
I had difficulty parking because there were so many cars. I hope they make the parking lot bigger and more convenient for visitors.
< 전선중 / 서울시 성북구 >
워낙 많이 차들이 와서 주차하는데 불편함을 많이 느꼈어요.
주차 공간을 더 확보하든지 해서 오시는 분들이 편할 수 있게
/// 해줬으면 고맙겠습니다.
Due to the lack of parking spaces, some cars end up parked on the sidewalk.
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Police begin crackdown on illegal parking
As illegal parking can become a safety hazard, police have begun to step up enforcement.
Drivers unable to park in front of the estuary are advised to park at a nearby harbor. Vehicles that have been parked on sidewalks or on the side of the road can be ticketed and towed. Banners with no parking signs are also being put up.
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Hyeon Gwang-hoon
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Ko Su-jin / Traffic enforcement, Seogwipo Police
We’ve decided to use the unused space at Hahyo Harbor as an extra parking lot. Vehicles parked on sidewalks or crosswalks will be immediately ticketed and towed.
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하효항 내의 유휴 부지를 주차장으로 활용하는 방안을 추진하고
있고요. 인도나 횡단보도에 주차한 차량에 대해서는 즉시 단속하고 ///
견인해 나가기로…
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Todd Thacker
In addition the police crackdown, a fundamental solution to the parking problem is greatly needed to ensure public safety.
Todd Thacker KCTV
