Suwon Urban Corporation Enters Emergency Operations for Chuseok 2023

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-seong] Suwon Urban Corporation (President Heo Jung-mun) announced on the 21st that it will establish comprehensive measures and activate emergency operations starting the 28th to provide safe and convenient services to citizens during the 2023 Chuseok holiday period.

The Yeonhwajang Business Division will implement an advance reservation system for indoor memorial facilities from the 28th through October 3rd, and will temporarily close the ritual space from the 23rd to prevent safety accidents due to congestion of visitors. The Seunghwawon (cremation facility) will operate on a shortened schedule with only 2 sessions on Chuseok Day itself.

The Resource Recycling Center will suspend collection of household waste including plastics only on Sept. 28-30 and October 2.

Hanareum Call Taxi for mobility-disadvantaged will operate normally without closure, and illegal parking enforcement will continue regular operations.

Among public parking lots, outdoor and street parking facilities (36 locations) will offer free parking through October 2, while building-type and cargo parking lots (19 locations) will offer free parking only on Chuseok Day. However, the Nongsu sanmul and Ilwol Arboretum public parking lots will operate normally (paid), and the City Hall Annex and Hongjae Library will be closed.

Three facilities including the National Sports Center, Chilbo Sports Center, and Gwanggyo Sports Center within the General Sports Complex will operate normally only on October 1, and Hwasan Sports Park will be closed for 2 days starting the 28th.

Jangan-gu Citizens Hall and Family Women's Hall will be closed, and detailed information for each business site can be found on the homepage.

President Heo Jung-mun stated, “We will make every effort to ensure citizens can use our facilities with confidence during the Chuseok holiday period.”