Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Designates Smoking-Free Zones on School Routes of Misan Elementary and Wolgye Middle Schools

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 14th that it has designated the school routes around Misan Elementary School and Wolgye Middle School as smoke-free zones.

This designation of smoke-free zones aims to protect the health of children and adolescents and to establish a smoke-free culture in the local community. The decision was made considering the opinions of the parent committees, teachers, and students of the two schools, as well as the results of a survey sent through home correspondence.

Before designating the smoke-free zones, the Gwangsan-gu Public Health Center conducted on-site investigations and reviewed the opinions of nearby merchants and residents, ultimately designating a total section of 488 meters as a smoke-free zone.

Smoke-free zone structures such as smoke-free zone announcement signboards, special pavement markings, and smoke-free armbands have been installed. This year will serve as a promotional period, and starting next year, fines will be imposed for smoking in these areas.

A Gwangsan-gu official stated, “Designating school routes around schools as smoke-free zones will help protect children and adolescents from secondhand smoke and create a pleasant environment around schools,” adding, “We will assist students in actively participating in smoking cessation promotions and campaigns to lead the establishment of a smoke-free culture in the local community.”

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