Gwangju Office of Education Conducts Special Inspection of Elementary School Routes Near Overpasses

The Gwangju Office of Education announced that it will conduct a special inspection of school routes near pedestrian overpasses for elementary, middle, and high schools until the 21st. The inspection targets 20 schools throughout Gwangju, including 6 in Gwangsan-gu, 2 in Dong-gu, 3 in Nam-gu, 4 in Buk-gu, and 5 in Seo-gu.

Employees of the Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education measuring the distance between power lines and the overpass in front of Hwaun Kindergarten in Gwangju. Provided by Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education

This inspection began on the 14th. The Gwangju Office of Education plans to focus on elements that may pose a threat to student safety, such as the condition of electrical wires near pedestrian overpasses, the distance between wires and the overpass, and whether any wires are sagging. In addition, they will check for potential hazards related to protective plates and installation components on utility poles around schools.

The Gwangju Office of Education stated that any issues discovered during the inspection will be reported to relevant organizations, such as local governments and Korea Electric Power Corporation, to request corrective measures. They also plan to check the safety of pedestrian overpasses and school routes, and work to prevent accidents that may occur while students use the overpasses.

Superintendent Lee Jungseon said, "Since pedestrian overpasses are facilities used not only by students but also by all citizens, thorough management is necessary," and added, "We will do our best to ensure safety management in cooperation with relevant organizations."

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