Don't Panic, Use It for Free! ... 'Changwon Sumokwon' Sanitary Pad Vending Machine Installed

Outdoor Restrooms and Restrooms on the 1st and 2nd Floors of the Management Building

Three emergency free sanitary pad vending machines have been installed in three restrooms within Changwon Arboretum, Gyeongnam.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Changwon City in Gyeongnam has installed emergency free sanitary pad vending machines in three restrooms within Changwon Arboretum.

The vending machines were installed in outdoor restrooms and restrooms on the 1st and 2nd floors of the management building, designed to dispense items automatically when the right switch is pressed.

To reduce indiscriminate use and ensure that only those in need can use them, the switch can be pressed every 30 seconds.

Each machine contains about 60 pads, 30 on the top and 30 on the bottom, and the cleaning contractors for each restroom regularly check and replenish the supply.

A city official said, "Menstruation usually occurs once a month, but cycles can be irregular and start unexpectedly, leaving some unprepared," adding, "The vending machines were installed so that anyone can use them without panic."

Kim Dong-gyu, Director of the Forest Recreation Division, said, "We will manage and inspect the vending machines so that women visiting Changwon Arboretum can conveniently access sanitary products in emergencies," and added, "We will do our best to promote women's health rights, improve daily inconveniences, and create a truly women-friendly city."

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