Yeongtong-gu Major Administrative Enforcement on Obstruction of Pedestrian Rights

Yeongtong-gu (District Chief Choi Hee-soon) has launched a major administrative enforcement operation against J-Mart in the Gwanggyo district to secure safe pedestrian passage for citizens and create a pleasant street environment. The store had repeatedly violated pedestrian rights by illegally occupying roads and sidewalks, prompting numerous complaints from nearby merchants and pedestrians experiencing inconvenience.

According to the district, certain thoughtless business owners and shops have been disorderly displaying and selling merchandise on roadways, hindering citizen passage and damaging the aesthetic environment. Despite repeated administrative guidance and warnings over time, the violations persisted, necessitating administrative enforcement. The district has comprehensively cleaned up temporary tents installed on sidewalks and accumulated goods.

A district official stated, "We will strictly apply the Road Act and Administrative Enforcement Act to the business in question, imposing fines and referring the case to judicial authorities. We will take firm action against those who infringe on pedestrian rights—a fundamental citizen right and safety issue—to firmly establish public authority."