[COVER STORY] Marathons at city centers inconvenience residents
Approximately 40,000 runners participated in the Seoul DongA Marathon on March 15. The race began on a Sunday morning at 5 a.m., starting from Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul and stretching to Jamsil Sports Complex in the city's southeastern Songpa District. The annual marathon was hosted by a major newspaper company together with the Seoul Metropolitan Government, and the Seoul Metropolitan…
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On March 15, approximately 40,000 runners took part in the Seoul DongA Marathon. The race commenced at 5 a.m. on a Sunday, starting from Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul and concluding at Jamsil Sports Complex in the city's southeastern Songpa District. This annual marathon was organized by a prominent newspaper company in collaboration with the Seoul Metropolitan Government, with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency granting approval for the race and its route.
Police officers were responsible for managing traffic during the event, with personnel deployed from various districts including Jongno, Hyehwa-dong, Namdaemun Market, Jung District, Dongdaemun Market, Seongdong District, Gwangjin District, Songpa District, and Suseo-dong. The authorities implemented traffic controls strategically to accommodate the passage of runners through each designated area, imposing and lifting controls at different times.
While runners continued their journey across the city, accompanied by cheers from spectators, others expressed frustration over the significant traffic disruptions caused by the event.
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