Gwangju Buk-gu, Malbau Market Third Parking Lot with 268 Spaces Fully Operational

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Moon In) announced on the 2nd that it will hold the opening ceremony of Malbau Market's 3rd parking lot at 2 p.m. on the 3rd and begin full-scale operation.

Malbau Market is a representative traditional market in the region visited by an average of 27,000 people daily, but citizens have experienced inconvenience due to limited parking space.

The 3rd parking lot, constructed with a total project cost of 18 billion KRW from 2018 until last month, is equipped with 268 parking spaces, 6 electric vehicle charging stations, public restrooms, and a performance stage on a site of 10,541㎡.

Additionally, the parking spaces were designed as expandable, receiving preliminary certification for 'Barrier-Free (BF)' living environment, enhancing convenience for the disabled and elderly.

Buk-gu expects to alleviate traffic congestion and parking difficulties around the market by securing a total of 392 parking spaces, including 76 spaces in the 1st parking lot and 48 spaces in the 2nd parking lot.

District Mayor Moon In said, “We will continue to promote convenience for citizens visiting the market and carry out market revitalization projects to foster Malbau Market as a representative market of Honam.”