Ministry of the Interior and Safety and National Police Agency Accept Human Rights Commission Recommendations... 'Strengthening Human Rights for Elderly Vulnerable to Traffic Accidents'
[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min and Commissioner of the National Police Agency Yoon Hee-geun have accepted the recommendation of the National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) to strengthen the human rights of elderly people vulnerable to traffic accidents.
On the 28th, the NHRCK announced that Minister Lee and Commissioner Yoon responded with a commitment to enhance the human rights of elderly people vulnerable to traffic accidents.
Minister Lee stated that a service project on the systematic designation and management of elderly protection zones is underway, and according to the research results, the scope of elderly protection zones will be expanded to include traditional markets. He also pledged to support local governments in systematically designating and managing elderly protection zones.
Commissioner Yoon replied that, together with related ministries, they will establish a "Traffic Safety Measures for Elderly Pedestrians," expand the designation of elderly protection zones, and strengthen safety measures within these zones. He added that cooperation has been requested from each city and provincial police agency and autonomous police committees to enforce the elderly protection zones.
Earlier in May, the NHRCK recommended Minister Lee and Commissioner Yoon to comprehensively review the current status and management practices of elderly protection zones to protect the human rights of elderly people vulnerable to traffic accidents. The commission also advised expanding elderly protection zones and devising measures to enhance elderly safety.
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The NHRCK stated, "We welcome the decision by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the police to accept the NHRCK's recommendation to protect the human rights of elderly people from the risk of traffic accidents," and added, "We will continue to make special efforts to protect the basic rights of the elderly and enable them to lead more dignified daily lives."
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