Gwangju Nambu Police Station, Youth Smoking Guidance and Harmful Environment Inspection

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] On the 27th, the Southern Police Station of Gwangju Metropolitan City conducted a youth smoking guidance and harmful environment inspection in collaboration with the Nam-gu Multipurpose Gymnasium in celebration of the winter vacation and Lunar New Year holidays.

To enhance the effectiveness of the guidance inspection and campaign on this day, special focus was placed on 27 youth high-risk areas selected based on the results of the Youth Delinquency Countermeasure Council meeting.

Centered on these areas, youth exposed to the dangers of indiscriminate smoking in PC rooms, cafes, convenience stores, and vacant lots were properly guided, and smoking youths were actively encouraged to desist.

In particular, following recent cases of youth infections at coin karaoke rooms, compliance with quarantine rules at youth multi-use facilities (karaoke rooms, PC rooms, etc.) was urged.

Additionally, focused inspections were conducted on PC rooms, convenience stores, and hardware stores regarding violations of the Youth Protection Act, such as the sale of harmful substances like alcohol and tobacco, attachment of harmful warning stickers, and adherence to youth entry time restrictions. Promotional leaflets explaining age criteria and ID verification obligations under the Youth Protection Act were produced and distributed to encourage business owners to voluntarily comply with the law.

A representative of the Southern Police Station stated, “Despite difficulties in activities due to COVID-19, we appreciate the efforts of the Nam-gu Multipurpose Gymnasium for youth in the local community, and we will continue to carry out such activities to protect youth from harmful environments and create a safe and healthy environment for their growth.”

Nam Dong-wook, General Manager of Nam-gu Multipurpose Gymnasium, said, “We will actively cooperate by continuously participating in such campaigns to protect youth from harmful environments.”

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