Mayor Sangil Lee of Yongin Volunteers for Traffic Guidance at Pogok Elementary School: "Children's Safety Comes First"

Inspection of Every Corner of the School Route with School Officials
Immediate Measures Ordered, Including Installation of Bollards
Acceleration of Safe School Routes with New Pick-Up/Drop-Off Bays and Pedestrian Decks Planned for This Year

On the morning of March 26, Sangil Lee, Mayor of Yongin Special City, visited Pogok Elementary School in Cheoin-gu to personally inspect the safety of the school route and volunteer for children's traffic guidance.

Mayor Lee Sangil is taking a commemorative photo with officials after volunteering for traffic guidance at Pogok Elementary School on the 26th. Provided by Yongin City

This site visit was part of the city's on-site administration initiative aimed at creating an environment where children can attend school with peace of mind. On this day, Mayor Lee, along with Principal Jeong Seok of Pogok Elementary School, members of the Green Mothers' Association, and the Parents' Association, walked every corner of the school route from the main gate to the area near the back gate, identifying potential hazards.

After the inspection, Mayor Lee instructed city officials to review additional measures, such as installing more bollards between the roadway and sidewalk, so that students can commute safely to and from school.

Mayor Lee Sang-il is conducting traffic guidance volunteer service at Pogok Elementary School on the 26th. Provided by Yongin City

Following the inspection of the school route, Mayor Lee encouraged members of the Green Mothers' Association and the Parents' Association at the traffic guidance volunteer site, and personally volunteered at the crosswalk near the school's back gate to help students cross the street safely.

Mayor Sangil Lee stated, "We will ensure a safe school commute environment by checking the site and reviewing related matters, so that we can create a city where children can attend school with peace of mind."

Lee Sangil, the mayor, is inspecting the school commute route near the back gate of Pogok Elementary School on the 26th. Provided by Yongin City

Meanwhile, the city has improved the school route near Pogok Elementary School’s back gate by installing parking enforcement CCTV and upgrading LED ground signal lights. This year, the city plans to install pick-up and drop-off bays and pedestrian decks to ensure students can commute safely.

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