Designated 672m No-Smoking Zone on School Route Near Dobong-gu Munhago

Designated 672m No-Smoking Zone on Commuter Walkways Around Seoul Munhwa High School... Guidance Period from January 1 to March 31 ··· 100,000 KRW Fine Imposed from April 1

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Dobong-gu (Mayor Dongjin Lee) has designated the main school routes around Seoul Munhwa High School (598 Madeul-ro, Dobong-gu) as no-smoking zones starting January 1st, aiming to protect the health of youth and residents from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.

According to the National Health Promotion Act, areas within a 50-meter straight distance from schools are designated as absolute protection zones and no-smoking areas. However, since this is based on the school entrance, considering the characteristics of cigarette smoke, the entire school route around the school has been designated as a no-smoking zone.

Before designating the no-smoking zone around the Seoul Munhwa High School school route, the district conducted a survey among students and faculty members to gather opinions, with over 85% in favor.

The area designated as a no-smoking zone this time is a total of 672 meters of pedestrian paths surrounding Seoul Munhwa High School.

The district has set the period from January 1st to March 31st as a promotion and guidance period through various media, and will impose fines (100,000 KRW) starting April 1st.

Currently, no-smoking banners and floor stickers have been installed, and during the guidance period, no-smoking campaigns will also be conducted to foster a no-smoking atmosphere in the area.

Dobong-gu is conducting regular inspections by designating not only school surroundings but also places frequently used by residents such as Banghak Sage Plaza and Darakwon Sports Park as no-smoking zones last year.

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