Seo-gu, Gwangju Launches 'Safety Inspection Day Campaign' to Strengthen Safety Awareness

Intensive Inspection of Safety Hazards
in Areas with High Foot Traffic

Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, embarked on a joint public-private safety inspection to reinforce the importance of safety in everyday life and to strengthen safety awareness through small daily actions, ahead of the 12th anniversary of the Sewol Ferry disaster (April 16).

On April 15, Seo-gu conducted a joint ‘Safety Inspection Day Campaign’ with five autonomous districts around Youth Square Plaza in Gwangcheon-dong. This campaign was organized to reflect on the lessons learned from the Sewol Ferry tragedy and to promote a culture where citizens independently inspect and practice safety in their daily lives.

On the 15th, Seo-gu, Gwangju, conducted a joint 'Safety Inspection Day Campaign' involving around 200 participants including the Safety Monitoring Volunteer Group and Seo-gu Safety Guardians at the Youth Square Plaza in Gwangcheon-dong. Provided by Seo-gu, Gwangju.

On this day, around 200 participants, including the Safety Monitoring Volunteer Group and Seo-gu Safety Guardians, took part in joint public-private inspections and field activities. The participants checked for potential safety hazards in areas with high foot traffic such as the outdoor stage, waiting room, bus stops, and major intersections, and provided citizens with information on everyday safety guidelines.

In particular, the campaign focused on promoting several safety measures, including: ▲ the prohibition of illegal burning to prevent spring wildfires ▲ the schedule for intensive safety inspections (April 20 to June 19) ▲ and various safety systems such as the Resident Safety Insurance. Additionally, participants distributed leaflets on fire response procedures and household self-inspection checklists, and explained how to use the Safety Reporting Portal to immediately report hazards.

They also encouraged practical actions in daily life, such as energy conservation in response to high oil prices and participation in the vehicle rotation system.

Seo-gu Mayor Lee Ikang stated, “The most important lesson the Sewol Ferry tragedy has taught us is that ‘safety must be protected in everyday life.’”

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