Seoul slashes Cheonggye Stream busking zones over noise complaints

From July 1 onwards, amateur street performers will only be permitted to perform at one designated location — down from five — along Seoul’s iconic Cheonggye Stream. This decision follows a surge in noise complaints and safety concerns from nearby residents. The move highlights the ongoing tension between the vibrant urban culture of one of Seoul’s busiest public spaces and the quality of life of its residents. The Seoul Metropolitan Facilities Management Corp. announced Sunday that the number of official busking zones would be reduced to just the Samil Bridge, from the previous spots of Mojeon, Gwangtong, Gwanggyo, Ogansu and Samil bridges. The decision has been made at a time when the city is dealing with a significant increase in reports of noise pollution associated with street performances and alcohol-related incidents. “We had no choice but to reduce the number of busking zones, given the increase in noise complaints and police reports related to alcohol-related incidents. This latest decision was made to ensure the safety of visitors and performers alike,” the corporatWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times