Gochang-gun to Implement Paid Public Parking Tower Starting This Month

First 2 Hours Free, 500 KRW per Additional Hour

Gochang County, North Jeolla Province, announced on the 3rd that it will officially begin charging fees for the Gochang-eup Public Parking Tower starting this month.

In 2021, the county completed the construction of the Gochang-eup Public Parking Tower (with a total of 258 parking spaces) to alleviate parking shortages and has maintained free access since then.

Aerial view of Gochang-eup Public Parking Tower. Provided by Gochang County

However, as a significant portion of the parking spaces were occupied by vehicles parked for extended periods, complaints about the lack of available parking continued to arise.

After considering various opinions, the county decided to transition the Gochang-eup Public Parking Tower to a paid system. The plan is to systematically manage this public facility and improve efficiency, including alleviating parking shortages.

The parking tower will remain free on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. On weekdays, parking is free for the first two hours, after which a fee of 500 KRW will be charged for each additional hour.

A county official stated, "We have implemented the paid parking system to ensure that many residents can use the Gochang-eup Public Parking Tower comfortably," and added, "We will do our best to minimize any inconvenience caused by the transition to a paid system."