New designations include Yangjeong intersection, Suyeong intersection and Imrang Beach

"Voluntary compliance sought for election and party banners"

A banner-free clean street zone being expanded by the Busan city government [Busan city government]
A banner-free clean street zone being expanded by the Busan city government [Busan city government]

Busan city announced Monday it will expand its "banner-free clean street" program to create a safer and more pleasant urban environment. The initiative targets areas with heavy foot traffic and vehicle movement, including tourist destinations, gateway districts and major intersections.

Through voluntary designations by each district and county, the city has added 13 new sites, including Yangjeong intersection, Suyeong intersection and Imrang Beach. Following a promotional and guidance period in June, the program will grow to 31 designated zones across 16 districts and counties, up from the existing number of sites.

The banner-free clean street program aims to reduce visual clutter from indiscriminate banner installations and provide residents and tourists with a tidier cityscape. The initiative has already shown positive results — including a drop in illegal banner removals — thanks to cooperation from residents, political parties and relevant agencies.

"In clean street zones, we strictly restrict the installation of commercial and administrative banners and immediately remove any illegal banners detected," a city official said. The official added that public institutions are encouraged to promote policy events through electronic display boards and online platforms, and that those needing to post banners should use designated display boards — separate ones for commercial, administrative and political party use — operated by each district and county.

For election and party banners, which are difficult to regulate by force under current law, the city plans to encourage voluntary compliance through outreach and guidance. Busan will also continue to petition the Ministry of Interior and Safety to revise the exemption clause in outdoor advertising regulations and to establish clearer standards for posting election banners.


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