Yeosu-si, Child Traffic Safety... "Protected by Transparent Umbrellas"

2,700 Items Delivered to 50 Elementary Schools for Lower Grade Children Vulnerable to Traffic Accidents on Rainy Roads

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Yeosu City (Mayor Kwon Oh-bong) announced that it has produced transparent umbrellas and distributed them to first and second graders in elementary schools within the jurisdiction to prevent children's traffic accidents on rainy roads ahead of the summer monsoon season.

It was noted that children, whose attention and judgment are less developed than adults, have difficulty seeing ahead when using umbrellas on rainy days, and vehicle drivers also find it hard to secure visibility, increasing the risk of traffic accidents.

On the morning of the 10th, Mayor Kwon Oh-bong held a 'Transparent Umbrella Delivery Ceremony' at Anshim Elementary School and handed over transparent umbrellas to a parent representative and the president of the Green Mothers' Association to protect the safety of children.

The event was held with about 30 attendees, including education office officials, parent operation committee members of Anshim Elementary School, and members of the Yeosu City Green Mothers' Association.

The city plans to distribute 2,700 transparent umbrellas, covering about 60% of the total number of students, to 50 elementary schools, placing them in each classroom for use during sudden rain on the way to and from school, and utilizing them in a rental format.

Recently, research results have also been announced showing that transparent umbrella campaigns reduce children's traffic accidents by nearly 30%.

Mayor Kwon said, "We produced transparent umbrellas to prevent the unfortunate accidents in which children, the future dream trees, get injured in traffic accidents every year," adding, "We will always watch over our children with a parent's heart so that they can grow up in a safe traffic environment."

Meanwhile, Yeosu City is carrying out various elementary welfare promotion projects, including assigning safety guardians for lower-grade elementary students on their way to and from school, installing yellow carpets, and distributing children's spoons to foster proper child growth and development and correct dietary management skills.

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