Mayor Joo Gwangdeok: "We Will Create an Environment Where Children Can Commute Safely"

Namyangju City Launches Joint Public-Private-Police-Education
Safe Commute for Children Campaign
On-Site Inspections to Ensure Child Safety

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwangdeok) conducted a "Safe Commute for Children Campaign" on the morning of the 20th at Dasan Garam Elementary School in Dasan 1-dong to prevent crimes against children and create a safer school commute environment.

Joo Kwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju City, is conducting a "Safe Commute for Children Campaign" on the morning of the 20th at Dasan Garam Elementary School in Dasan 1-dong to prevent crimes against children and create a safe commuting environment. Provided by Namyangju City

This campaign aims to address growing concerns in the community due to the recent increase in crimes targeting children, and to take a step closer to realizing "Namyangju, a city ideal for raising children" by establishing a practical child safety network that citizens can feel and by strengthening the safety of children on their way to and from school.

On this day, Mayor Joo Gwangdeok, city officials, local organizations from Dasan 1-dong, the Saemaeul Traffic Volunteer Corps, Namyangju Southern Police Station, Dasan 1 District Police Office, and representatives from Dasan Garam Elementary School, among others from the public, private, police, and education sectors, all participated in the campaign. They provided students with guidance on "school commute safety rules."

In particular, after the school start time, participating citizens inspected the current status of safety facilities such as surveillance cameras along school routes and checked for potential hazards around the school. Any deficiencies identified will be addressed sequentially moving forward.

Mayor Joo Gwangdeok stated, "As crimes targeting children have recently increased and public anxiety has grown, the city is doing its utmost to ensure the safety of school routes," adding, "Going forward, the police, schools, and the community will continue to work together to create an environment where children can commute safely."

He continued, "Child safety is about protecting the future of Namyangju City," and emphasized, "We will focus the city's efforts on creating a safe city where all citizens can feel secure in their daily lives."

Joo Gwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju City, and other attendees are taking a commemorative photo after conducting the "Safe Commute to School Campaign for Children" on the morning of the 20th at Dasan Garam Elementary School in Dasan 1-dong to prevent crimes against children and create a safe school commute environment. Provided by Namyangju City

The city established a special plan to ensure the safety of children on their way to and from school on the 10th, and designated the period until October 31 as a special guidance period. During this time, joint campaigns between public and private sectors will be intensified to continuously monitor and address blind spots in child safety.

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