Eight-space lot near Ui-dong 294 begins full operations Monday, offering residents and visitors greater parking convenience
AI system handles automatic vehicle recognition and fee settlement
Seoul's Gangbuk-gu said it has introduced an AI-based unmanned parking system at the Uiryeong on-street public parking lot to improve parking convenience for residents and visitors in the area, with full operations beginning Monday.
The lot, located near Ui-dong 294, covers approximately 120 square meters and offers eight parking spaces. The district completed administrative procedures in September before breaking ground on the system installation Oct. 6. Installation wrapped up in late October, and a trial run began Nov. 1.
The new unmanned system uses AI cameras to detect vehicles and automatically read license plates. Entry and exit data are logged on a cloud server, which calculates parking duration and fees accordingly. Users can settle payments at a kiosk, and the system also includes a function to flag vehicles with outstanding charges. The district expects the setup to boost operational efficiency and improve the overall user experience.
The Gangbuk-gu Urban Management Corporation operates the lot under contract. Fees follow the tier-3 rate of 200 won per five minutes, with a daily cap of 10,000 won ($7) — the same rate applied at the nearby Ui-dong Traffic Square public parking lot. Charges are calculated on a time basis.
Gangbuk-gu District Mayor Jeong Chang-su said the unmanned system was introduced so that visitors and local residents could use the parking lot more conveniently. "We will continue to secure parking spaces suited to local conditions and improve resident convenience through efficient parking management using advanced technology," Jeong said.
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