Park Kwan-yeol, the mayor of Gwangju, emphasized on August 31 that "address markers are facilities for securing resident safety through address information."
He announced that 26 new address markers have been installed along the entire 7.3 km stretch of the Paldangho Coastal Path.
By placing these markers in areas frequently visited by citizens and tourists, including the Paldang Mist Park, Mayor Park aims to strengthen the safety network for residents.
This initiative addresses location information gaps in areas such as walking paths and roads where buildings are absent, making it easier for citizens to accurately report their location during emergencies, such as medical incidents or accidents.
Address markers are facilities that display numbers at regular intervals based on road names, helping individuals confirm their location even in places without buildings.
Considering the pedestrian flow and visibility along the Paldangho Coastal Path, the mayor completed the installation of 26 address markers in high-traffic areas and at critical junctions.
As a result, if a citizen experiences an emergency while walking or exercising, they can inform emergency services by providing the address marker number, allowing rescue teams to locate them more quickly and accurately.
This measure goes beyond merely installing address information facilities; it aims to reduce the likelihood of accidents in areas frequented by citizens and to enhance administrative safety responses when incidents occur.
Particularly along long walking paths like the Paldangho Coastal Path, where there are few buildings or landmarks to describe, the installation of these address markers is expected to significantly aid in securing golden time and improving initial response capabilities during emergencies.
Citizens using the Paldangho Coastal Path have welcomed this initiative.
They expressed sentiments such as, "It used to be difficult to describe my location while walking, but having these markers will provide much more peace of mind," and "Since this path is often used by the elderly and children, I hope safety facilities are expanded further," as well as, "In emergencies, every minute and second counts, so having a way to accurately report my location is essential."
Some also noted, "While these facilities may not be noticeable on a daily basis, they can become the most crucial safety measures when an accident occurs," urging for a more comprehensive location information system throughout living spaces.
Meanwhile, Mayor Park Kwan-yeol stated, "I will carefully examine the safety facilities needed in daily life so that citizens can live and enjoy leisure time with peace of mind, continuously identifying and improving location information gaps."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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