Gurye-gun Installs 'Life Love Logoprojector' for Suicide Prevention

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Miseok] On the 22nd, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that it installed a ‘Life Love Logo Projector’ on the 21st to prevent suicide within the region.

The ‘Life Love Logo Projector’ was installed in high suicide risk areas with heavy foot traffic, such as Seosicheon Sports Park and around Muncheokgyo Bridge. The logo projector is a lighting device that projects LED lights onto the floor or walls to display promotional phrases and images.

To improve awareness of suicide, which has emerged as a social issue, and to create an environment that respects life, it includes suicide prevention slogans such as △Please contact us when you see no hope in life △You are someone who will shine like a star △You are not alone △We will protect your beautiful self, along with information on the suicide prevention counseling hotline (1393).

A health and medical center official said, “To reduce the suicide rate, the interest and participation of all residents in the county are important,” adding, “Through the Life Love Logo Projector, we will raise awareness among residents about suicide and spread a culture of life respect and suicide prevention.”

He continued, “If you have difficult feelings such as depression or have family or acquaintances facing hardships, please cooperate by encouraging them to receive 24-hour expert counseling through the suicide counseling hotline (1393), suicide prevention hotline (1577-0199), or youth phone (1388).”

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