Safety Fences to Be Installed Following Repeated Falls into Sea at Yeongdo Pocha Street

Safety fences are set to be installed at Yeongdo Pocha Street in Namhang-dong, Yeongdo-gu, Busan—an area famous for its seaside street food stalls—following a series of accidental falls into the sea.

Yeongdo-gu announced that the Busan Port Authority will invest 100 million won to install safety fences around the dock area of Yeongdo Pocha Street in Namhang-dong, with the district office taking charge of their management.

Yeongdo Pocha Street, located alongside a dock where small boats are moored, has gained popularity as a spot where visitors can enjoy drinks while experiencing Busan's unique port atmosphere.

However, because the pocha stalls operate right next to the sea, the risk of falling accidents has been persistent.

At around midnight on October 9, a woman in her 40s identified as A, who was intoxicated, fell into the sea and was rescued by the coast guard.

Around 6:00 p.m. on September 30, a man and a woman who were moving after drinking also fell into the sea, where they were rescued by the coast guard and transported to a hospital.

This year, four reports of people falling into the water near this area have been received.

(Photo provided by Busan Coast Guard, Yonhap News)
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