The spring atmosphere is becoming evident.
Accordingly, Seoul's autonomous districts are launching spring cleaning efforts to improve the surrounding environment.
Districts such as Jungnang-gu, Eunpyeong-gu, Mapo-gu, and Nowon-gu are engaging in spring cleaning activities together with their district heads and residents.
Jungnang-gu Conducts First Alley Cleaning of the Year on the 12th in Junghwa 1-dong
Jungnang-gu (District Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) accelerated efforts to create a "THE Clean Jungnang" by conducting the first alley cleaning of 2025 on the morning of the 12th in Junghwa 1-dong.
About 50 local residents and related officials participated in the cleaning, collecting trash mainly along the 810-meter side roads and alleys vulnerable to illegal dumping, working together to create a clean living environment.
Since its inception in 2018, the morning alley cleaning has reached its 159th session, playing a significant role in spreading a voluntary cleaning culture in the community. So far, 5,192 people have participated, and 130.16 km of roads have been cleaned. One resident who participated said, "Although I walk this alley every day, today felt more special," adding, "Seeing the street become cleaner with my own eyes makes me feel good."
Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, stated, "With the attitude of 'Wumunhyundap' (Our problems have answers on-site), I will work with residents on the ground to create a clean Jungnang," and added, "We will continue to make Jungnang-gu the cleanest autonomous district in Seoul together with the residents."
Eunpyeong-gu Holds ‘New Spring Joint Cleaning’ with Residents on the 17th
15 Large Cleaning Vehicles Including Water Sprinklers Deployed to Clean Entire 91 km Round-Trip Area
Eunpyeong-gu (District Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) held a joint public-private environmental cleaning on the morning of the 17th starting at 9:30 AM to remove accumulated grime from winter, with public officials, public institutions, and related organizations participating together.
Fifteen large cleaning vehicles, including water sprinklers, were deployed to clean the entire 91 km round-trip area. Additionally, 16 cleaning sections were selected by each dong to collect trash in vulnerable residential areas and focus on cleaning school routes around elementary, middle, and high schools as the new semester began. In particular, about 200 people, including the district mayor, cleaning and facility management departments, and residents, gathered at Eunpyeong Peace Park to collect trash from surrounding roads and maintain public facilities. Kim Mi-kyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong-gu, said, "We plan to promote a large-scale cleaning with residents to create a pleasant urban environment for the upcoming spring and will continue to do our best to keep Eunpyeong-gu clean."
Mapo-gu’s Large-Scale Cleaning on the 18th at 7 AM with Over 1,750 Participants Including Red Road Area
March Designated as ‘Spring Cleaning Special Period’ with Focused Management of Vulnerable Areas
Mapo-gu (District Mayor Park Kang-soo) will conduct a spring cleaning across Mapo starting at 7 AM on the 18th, with over 1,750 participants.
On this day, about 250 people from the public and private sectors, including Mayor Park Kang-soo, staff, residents, students, and businesses, will collect trash and perform water cleaning around roads and public facilities on the Red Road. Dust suction and water cleaning vehicles will be used to effectively remove fine dust from the roads. Simultaneously, over 1,500 cleaning participants in all dongs of Mapo-gu will conduct spring alley cleaning focusing on habitual illegal dumping areas, shopping districts, and places with high foot traffic. Park Kang-soo, Mayor of Mapo-gu, said, "We will carefully maintain various parts of the district with the hope that all Mapo residents welcome a refreshing spring," adding, "We ask for residents' active participation in the 'Spring Cleaning' and will continue to work hard to cultivate a clean and tidy Mapo."
Nowon-gu’s New Spring Cleaning Week with Residents on the 27th
District Mayor Inspects Vulnerable Areas in 19 Dongs and Establishes Improvement Plans
Nowon-gu (District Mayor Oh Seung-rok) announced that it will designate the period from the 24th to the 28th as the New Spring Cleaning Week and conduct cleaning activities. The 27th will be the ‘Cleaning Day’ with a joint public-private cleaning effort.
Main roads such as Dongil-ro, Nohae-ro, and Sanggye-ro will be cleaned using cleaning vehicles for road surface watering, dust suction, and road surface cleaning. Water sprinklers will also clean pigeon droppings accumulated in above-ground subway sections and under overpasses near Nowon Station and Sanggye Station. Additionally, street trash bins, subway station surroundings, parks, green belts along walking paths, and riversides will be intensively maintained.
On the designated ‘Cleaning Day’ of the 27th, all 19 dongs in Nowon-gu will conduct cleaning together with residents. About 1,600 people, including dong community center staff, civic groups, Clean Keepers, and volunteers, will participate, focusing on vulnerable cleaning areas selected by each dong.
Especially around the cleaning period, the district mayor will visit the sites in all 19 dongs to personally inspect vulnerable areas. This is to prepare effective cleaning by checking the management status of alleys, areas with frequent complaints, and vulnerable points before cleaning, and to seek landscape improvement plans to minimize residents’ inconvenience after cleaning.
Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, said, "Urban cleanliness is closely related to residents’ satisfaction and can quickly deteriorate if neglected even briefly, so it requires constant attention," adding, "We will strive to create a pleasant environment so that the dust accumulated in residents’ hearts can also be swept away through the spring cleaning."
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