Gwanak-gu in Seoul (Mayor Park Junhee) has completed the installation of anti-adhesive devices for illegal advertisements on 290 public facilities along major arterial roads in the district, aiming to improve the urban landscape and create pleasant streets.
An anti-adhesive device for illegal advertisements installed on the streets of Gwanak-gu. Provided by Gwanak-gu.
Posters, flyers, and stickers that are indiscriminately attached to surfaces are a primary cause of urban blight. They are difficult to remove, and even after removal, traces often remain, which has made maintenance challenging.
To address the issue of public facilities being defaced by illegal advertisements, the district installed anti-adhesive devices at 290 locations. The installation targets include utility poles, telecommunication poles, traffic lights, and signposts located along major roads such as Nangok-ro, Bongcheon-ro, and Sillim-ro, where illegal mobile advertisements are frequently posted.
The newly installed anti-adhesive devices are designed to make it difficult to attach illegal advertisements. Even if something is attached, it can be easily removed without leaving traces, thanks to the material used, making the devices effective in both preventing and removing illegal advertisements.
Meanwhile, the district is also operating a "compensation system for collecting illegal mobile advertisements" to maintain the anti-adhesive devices and promote a culture of urban cleanliness. Under this system, local residents can collect illegal banners and posters and submit them to the local community center, receiving compensation based on the type and quantity of items collected.
Additionally, the district conducts ongoing guidance and enforcement activities against illegal advertisements to provide residents with a pleasant urban environment.
Park Junhee, Mayor of Gwanak-gu, stated, "We will continue to expand the areas where anti-adhesive devices for illegal advertisements are installed, doing our utmost to minimize inconvenience caused by illegal advertisements and to create a safe and pleasant environment."
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