Seongbuk-gu, Nationwide First to Receive Second-Level Certification as a Child-Friendly City

[Seoul District News] Seongbuk-gu Holds Ceremony for 2013 Nationwide First Child-Friendly City Certification & Nationwide First UNICEF Child-Friendly City Advanced Level 2nd Certification

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seongbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Seung-ro) held a plaque ceremony on the 13th to commemorate the second phase of the advanced certification of a child-friendly city, the first of its kind nationwide.

This event was an occasion to share joy with members of the child and youth participation organizations, celebrating Seongbuk-gu's achievement as the first in the nation to receive the second phase of advanced certification as a child-friendly city from UNICEF. On this day, about 40 residents, including Mayor Lee Seung-ro of Seongbuk-gu, National Assembly member Kim Young-bae who initiated Seongbuk-gu's child-friendly city project nationwide, members of the Children and Youth Council, child and youth participation committee members, and youth playground operation committee members participated.

Since Seongbuk-gu first received certification as a child-friendly city nationwide in 2013 in cooperation with the UNICEF Korea Committee, currently 113 local governments across the country are promoting child-friendly cities. The district has continuously shared and led child-friendly policies, receiving re-certification in 2017 and, in May 2022, becoming the first in the nation to receive the second phase of advanced certification as a child-friendly city.

Mayor Lee Seung-ro stated, “This achievement is the result of the collective efforts of the entire Seongbuk-gu community to create a better world for children and youth. Going forward, Seongbuk-gu will take responsibility and lead in building a society where all children are respected and happily coexist.”

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