With the approaching summer picnic season, concerns are rising over the impact of increased tourism. Influxes of foreign visitors and student field trips have brought noise and litter, causing inconveniences for residents, many of whom have lived there for over 30 years.
Despite facing these disruptions, residents have yet to see effective solutions or compensation. The Jongno-gu district office has implemented measures, such as installing signs promoting visitor respectfulness and deploying guides. However, these efforts appear insufficient.
