Gangbuk-gu, November 'Child Abuse Prevention Day' Promotional Campaign

From November 17 to 19, Awareness Campaign on Child Abuse Prevention... Gangbuk Police Station and Child Protection Agencies Distribute Promotional Materials and Conduct Various Programs

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangbuk-gu (District Mayor Park Kyum-soo) conducted a three-day promotional campaign to raise awareness about child abuse prevention in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Day (November 19).

This campaign was organized to increase interest in proper child-rearing and prevent child abuse following the abolition of parental disciplinary rights (Civil Act Article 915) this year. The campaign involved the Gangbuk Police Station and the Seongbuk Child Protection Agency.

From November 17 to November 18, twice daily, the district distributed child abuse prevention materials mainly in convenience stores and commercial areas. On November 19, a child abuse prevention booth was set up and operated at Suyu Station on Line 4, a location with heavy foot traffic, offering various programs including information on the current status of child abuse, reporting methods, the Child Abuse National Monitoring Group, and children's rights guidance.

Park Kyum-soo, Mayor of Gangbuk-gu, stated, “The Child Protection Team, established this January, is working closely with the Gangbuk Police Station and the Seongbuk Child Protection Agency to respond swiftly to child abuse cases and protect children. Through this campaign, I hope awareness of child abuse in the community improves so that children can grow up safely.”

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