Gwangju Seo-gu Proposes Improvements to Children's Traffic Safety Network to Ministry of the Interior and Safety

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Yi-gang) announced on the 15th that it has proposed improvements to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to establish a children's traffic safety network.

The government requires the installation of protective fences in school zones to create a safe commuting environment for children and prevent jaywalking. However, since performance standards for the products are not clearly defined, local governments face many difficulties, including safety controversies when selecting products.

Last month, Seo-gu sent an official letter to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety requesting the improvement of guidelines to reflect performance standards for protective fences in the integrated guidelines for the protection zones of children, the elderly, and the disabled.

In response, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety replied, "We will reflect the proposed measures for creating a safe commuting environment when revising the integrated guidelines."

A Seo-gu official stated, "Since every project promoted by local governments is directly related to the safety of residents, it is also the duty of public officials to actively make efforts to improve necessary areas. We will realize 'Safety No.1 Seo-gu' starting with creating safe routes for children to and from school."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho baekok@asiae.co.kr

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