Around 9 p.m. on the 7th after the ``2023 Seoul World Fireworks Festival'' event ended, Hangang Citizens Park in Yeouido, Seoul. Trash is scattered all over the square, including the lawn.
It was disordered. Plastic bags containing trash and cigarette butts were also scattered near buildings such as convenience stores and public restrooms. ``We must have a sense of citizenship when it comes to what the city looks like after the fireworks festival ends every year.''
There are voices of self-reflection saying, ``I have no choice but to do this.'' However, no changes were seen this year. After the fireworks display, some people throw their leisure sheets, the cup ramen they ate, and empty beer cans on the lawn.
I left it on top of her and went home. There were discarded chicken and plastic containers in the middle of the road, so I had to watch my step or trip over them.
Of course, the organizers had prepared spaces around the park to throw away trash, but there was still plenty of trash. bees everywhere
Cans and plastic bags containing food scraps were piled high, and dozens of cigarette butts were scattered in the sandbox set up as a play area.
Citizens who were enjoying the event together also expressed their anger. Mr. Lee (65), who came from Guro-gu, Seoul, said, ``How much does it cost?''
"Even though we make noise about how Korea's status has improved, the basics are still not in place," he said, adding, "Shouldn't we take home the garbage we brought with us?"
Cho, 27, who lives in Yeongdeungpo-gu, said, ``People seem to be following safety rules well on the streets.''
'', he said, adding, ``It's unfortunate that the rules are not being followed when it comes to throwing away trash.'' Cho went on to say, ``I don't think this is just an issue for today.''
From now on, everyone should uphold the morals that were not followed." Mr. Lee, 37, who came from Dongdaemun-gu, said, ``There are too many selfish people,'' and ``I don't want to throw away garbage.''
"There are many people who don't throw things away quietly, but rather openly, but we must reflect on this kind of behavior." Hanwha, the organizer of the fireworks event, announced that its company
The company mobilized its employees and others to clean up the trash. The Hanwha volunteer group, made up of Hanwha Group employees, gathered at the former Hyeo Bridge at around 9:30 p.m. on that day.
One group went around the area around the Han River and collected trash. Mr. Choi (38), a member of the Hanwha volunteer group, said, ``I volunteered because I wanted to participate in the company's social activities,'' adding, ``Currently, I have been walking around the area twice.
"I went around and there was less trash than I had feared." He went on to say, ``It looks like we won't be able to work in areas with a lot of garbage until all the people are gone,'' adding, ``Around 11 p.m.
I feel like I'll be able to leave work quickly.''
2023/10/08 07:04 KST
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