Paju City Conducts "Owl Activities" in Red-Light District to Combat Prostitution
Delivering a Message to Block Acts of Prostitution
Through a Silent Placard Campaign
Paju City announced on August 27 that it had conducted "Owl Activities" with citizens in the vicinity of the red-light district from 9 PM to midnight on the 23rd.
Paju City has been conducting "Owl Activities" with citizens in the vicinity of the prostitution district from 9 PM to midnight on the 23rd. Photo by Paju City
View original imageA total of 15 people, including 10 public officials and 5 citizens, participated in this activity, silently holding placards to deliver messages aimed at blocking acts of prostitution.
The participants stood holding placards with the message "Prostitution is a crime," helping to block the influx of buyers and promote a healthy local culture.
"Owl Activities" is an ongoing citizen participation campaign to eradicate prostitution, regularly held at key points in the red-light district. Through this process, Paju City is working to spread proper awareness about sexuality and accelerate the dismantling of the red-light district.
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An official from Paju City stated, "Although it may be a small action, Owl Activities with citizens will help block acts of prostitution and bring about change in the local community," adding, "We will continue to actively work with citizens to eradicate prostitution."
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