Highway Service Area, Separate Emission is The Way To Securing Resources

Korea is one of the few countries where you can enjoy the changes of seasons over time because of its four distinctive seasons. To relish the autumn trees dressed up in gold, the Korea Forest Service publishes a map of the peak autumn leaves at the end of every September for people to go to the so-called ‘Maple Festival’ to appreciate the magnificent view. Although it may vary depending on the region and tree species, the autumn leaves began in late October this year, without fail. Particularly this fall, COVID-19 has subsided to some extent with eased social distancing, many people visited mountains and valleys to see autumn leaves. The New Trend of Highway Service Area When you are on the road to see the autumn leaves, visiting the ‘highway service area’ is a must. Starting 1971 with the Chupungryeong Service Area, the very first Korea’s highway service area, there are a total of 207 highway service areas currently operating across Korea. The winner of 2007 Korean Architecture Awa...