Seoul’s smoking booths see 10 million users and fewer complaints
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Seoul’s Seongdong District reported that its “Seongdong-type smart smoking booths” reached 10 million total users after first opening in November 2022.
The district government installed the first booth as a pilot project in Seongsu-dong, and now operates a total of 14 booths near knowledge industry centers and major subway stations. Officials in Seongdong District created the booths to reduce discomfort for residents caused by secondhand smoke.
They noted a significant decrease in complaints about secondhand smoke near Seoul Forest The Sharp apartment complex after a booth opened in the area, the number of complaints fell to almost zero. Each booth uses strong negative pressure to prevent smoke from escaping, and includes an air purification system, heating and cooling, an automatic ashtray, a fireproof system, an emergency bell, CCTV cameras, and a television displaying subway information and district news.
Seongdong District Mayor Yoo Bo-hwa stated the district will continue to address resident inconveniences and create a comfortable urban environment through smart technology.
