Hanam City Launches Zero Illegal Advertising Campaign for New School Semester

A City Where Parents Can Entrust Their Children with Confidence

Hanam City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Hyunjae) announced on September 9 that, to mark the start of the second semester, it conducted a large-scale illegal advertising cleanup campaign in collaboration with Hanam Police Station, the Hanam City Outdoor Advertising Association, and the Veterans of Agent Orange Association to create a safe commuting environment where parents can entrust their children with peace of mind.

Lee Hyunjae, mayor of Hanam City, is conducting a large-scale illegal advertising cleanup campaign in collaboration with Hanam Police Station, Hanam City Outdoor Advertising Association, and the Veterans of Agent Orange Association to create a safe commuting environment where parents can entrust their children with peace of mind as the second semester begins. Provided by Hanam City

Under the slogan "Protecting Our Children's Safety," the campaign was held on the afternoon of September 8, with a special inspection team of about 30 people gathering at the lawn plaza of Hanam City Hall. The team was divided into two groups and conducted a comprehensive inspection of all elementary, middle, and high school commuting routes in the city.

The focus of the intensive cleanup included illegal banners threatening students' safe passage, unauthorized standing signs and air lights occupying sidewalks, various posters and flyers covering utility poles and streetlights, and sexually suggestive advertisements harmful to youth. Strong measures were taken to remove these on the spot. In particular, defective signs that posed a risk of safety accidents were immediately removed or reinforced on-site, applying a zero-tolerance policy.

To provide comprehensive safety care for commuting routes, related departments such as the Traffic Policy Division, Vehicle Registration Division, and Safety Policy Division participated in the cleanup. They conducted emergency inspections and reinforcement of aging traffic safety facilities, special crackdowns on illegal parking and stopping within child protection zones, and the identification and removal of hidden hazards around schools, all as part of a one-stop safety inspection effort.

To realize a city free of illegal advertisements, Hanam City has formed a dedicated enforcement team and will operate a 24-hour patrol system around schools for two months until October 10. The city plans to make every effort to prevent recurrence by imposing fines and taking strong administrative actions against repeat offenders.

Mayor Lee Hyunjae emphasized, "Creating a city where parents can safely send their children to school and providing clean and safe commuting routes are not optional, but essential." He added, "We will continue to lead cleanup efforts and, together with citizens, build the best educational environment where our children can freely pursue their dreams."

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