Busan Office of Education Secures Safety on Yangdong Elementary School Commute Route

Busan Metropolitan Office of Education collaborated with Kyungdong Construction to remove obstacles on the school commute route and establish a safe passage for students of Yangdong Elementary School in Busanjin-gu.

Yangdong Elementary School saw an increase of about 100 students compared to last year due to the move-in of residents in nearby large apartment complexes. However, the school commute route in front of the main gate, which students mainly use, had a narrow sidewalk, steep slopes, and a pine tree flowerbed owned by Kyungdong Construction, making it difficult to secure safety on the route.

Accordingly, the Busan Office of Education held several discussions with Yangdong Elementary School, Yeonje District Office, and Kyungdong Construction to improve the commuting environment. As a result, Kyungdong Construction decided to remove the pine tree flowerbed on its property for student safety. They also actively cooperated in relocating the water meter, easing the slope, and installing safety devices to secure the commute route.

The appearance of Yangdong Elementary School commuting route before improvement (top), and after improvement.

On March 2, Busan Office of Education and Yangdong Elementary School presented a plaque of appreciation to Kyungdong Construction for their active cooperation in improving the school commute route.

Ha Yun-su, Superintendent of Education, said, “We thank the local company Kyungdong Construction and related organizations for cooperating in creating a safe school commute route,” and added, “We will continue to take prompt action to ensure school commute safety.”

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