Jeonnam Police Support Economic Assistance for Socially Vulnerable Groups Overcoming COVID-19

Taking Action to Prevent Crime Through Monitoring Socially Vulnerable Groups

Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency building exterior

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] The Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency announced on the 7th that it has decided to provide 10 million won in social contribution funds, created in collaboration with the local community, to socially vulnerable groups such as at-risk youth who are struggling due to COVID-19.

From the 20th to the 31st of last month, the Jeonnam police conducted monitoring and crime prevention activities targeting a total of 714 out-of-school youths who may be more vulnerable due to the prolonged school closure and economic difficulties caused by COVID-19, including 148 at-risk youths, 68 children suspected of abuse, and 498 families at risk of recurrence.

During this process, 19 families in urgent need of support due to economic hardships such as reduced social activities were identified, and it was decided to provide 10 million won from the fund established last year through an MOU on social contribution with local public enterprises.

Additionally, tailored support activities were carried out, such as connecting youths who dropped out of school due to family circumstances and gave up on their studies with local youth support centers to assist them in preparing for the qualification exam.

Chief Kim Namhyun stated, “In the atmosphere of economic stagnation caused by the prolonged COVID-19 crisis, I hope that continuous attention and support for socially vulnerable groups, who might otherwise be neglected or marginalized, will provide practical help and warm comfort. We will continue to work with the local community to protect and support socially vulnerable groups, creating a safer Jeonnam that earns the trust of its residents.”

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