Jangan-gu Yulcheon-dong to Operate 'Car-free Street' on the 7th

Yulcheon-dong in Jangan-gu (Chief Kim Hyun-gwang) will operate a 'car-free street' from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the 7th on the 'Bambat·Sungdae Culture Street,' where pedestrian access has been hindered by double parking and vehicle traffic.

In conjunction with the international event 'Eco-Mobility Suwon 2013,' the district will celebrate the opening of Sungkyunkwan University's fence wall—long desired by residents—while utilizing roads and parking spaces for cultural events, exhibitions, and experience booths, emphasizing that the road belongs to the people.

The Park Day festival, launched with a performance to create the 'Bambat·Sungdae Culture Street,' will feature an explanation of the street's development progress, performances by Sungkyunkwan University's SMC Lab club and rock band, and music and dance club performances on the main stage.

Additionally, the citizen theater group 'Yul' will perform the play 'Garbage Scandal Incident,' a photo exhibition and invited art exhibition, local merchants' 'quick noodle eating contest' and store discount events, book art and Korean paper craft, EM distribution, chalk art, street tours, Let's Go camping!, photo zones, giant chess, 'Let's Play Economics!', and hopscotch—a diverse array of experience events will be held.

Yum Yun-young, chairman of the 'Bambat·Sungdae Culture Street' Promotion Committee, stated, "By continuously promoting the Park Day festival, we expect that university culture and local culture will meet, revitalizing the local economy and bringing vitality to the city."