Jung-gu Adds 161 IoT-Based Smart Shared Parking Spaces

161 Additional IoT-Based Sensors Installed in Public On-Street Parking Lots

Real-Time Search for Available Parking Spaces via Seoul Parking Information App

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jung-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Kim Gil-seong) is addressing parking difficulties by installing additional Internet of Things (IoT) sensors in public parking lots.

By the end of January, with a budget of 78 million KRW, 161 new sensors will be installed in 15 public parking lots, and 141 sensors that have exceeded their lifespan and are at risk of malfunction will be replaced with new ones.

When IoT sensors are installed on the parking lot floor, parking information is displayed on the "Seoul Parking Information App," allowing drivers to check available parking spaces in real time on their smartphones.

With this new installation, Jung-gu will complete the installation of IoT sensors on all 365 on-street public parking spaces in the district.

Located in the old city center, Jung-gu suffers from chronic parking shortages. In addition to the IoT-based shared parking lot project, the district is addressing parking issues by opening private building parking lots. Agreements have been made with nine locations including the Federation of Korean Trade Unions, Dongguk University, Shilla Hotel, and Seoul Museum until last year, providing a total of 370 parking spaces to residents.

This month, the district plans to sign a business agreement with Dongdaemun Hyundai Outlet to secure an additional 20 parking spaces starting in February. Detailed information such as how to apply for use will be posted on the Jung-gu District Office website.

Kim Gil-seong, Mayor of Jung-gu, stated, "In the long term, we will increase public parking lots, and in the short term, we will make efforts in various ways to alleviate parking difficulties by promoting shared parking spaces and opening private parking lots."