On the First Day of School, Child Safety Comes First... Bonghwa County Strengthens Safety Measures in Front of Schools

Traffic Safety and Child Abduction Prevention Campaign Held Near Naeseong Elementary School
Over 40 Public and Private Sector Participants
Inspection of School Commute Environment

Bonghwa County in North Gyeongsang Province has launched on-site preventive activities to create a safe commuting environment for children as the new school semester begins.

On March 5, Bonghwa County announced that it had conducted the "Elementary School Start-of-Semester Child Safety Campaign" in the area around Naeseong Elementary School, carrying out promotional activities to prevent traffic accidents during commuting hours and to raise awareness about the abduction and luring of children.

On the First Day of School, Prioritizing Child Safety: Bonghwa County Strengthens Safety Nets Around Schools

This campaign was organized to prevent traffic accidents that may occur in school zones at the start of the semester and to heighten awareness of crimes targeting children.

The event brought together about 40 representatives from related organizations and groups, including Bonghwa County Office, Bonghwa Office of Education, Bonghwa Police Station, and safety monitors. They provided guidance to students and parents on traffic safety rules within school zones and worked to spread awareness about safety.

Participants focused on promoting key traffic safety rules within school zones, such as driving at reduced speeds, making a complete stop at crosswalks, and prioritizing pedestrian right of way. They also informed the public about crime prevention measures against child abduction and luring, as well as how to respond in emergency situations.

In particular, efforts were made to enhance children's safety awareness by providing age-appropriate guidance on everyday safety practices—such as "do not follow strangers" and "ask nearby adults for help in dangerous situations"—to empower children to protect themselves in daily life.

Bonghwa County expects that this campaign will raise community awareness about child safety and strengthen cooperation among relevant agencies, thereby contributing to the creation of a safer school commute environment.

Furthermore, the county plans to continue implementing educational programs and campaigns to prevent child traffic accidents and crimes, aiming to further reinforce the community's safety network.

Hyunkook Park, Mayor of Bonghwa County, stated, "We hope that the entire community will take an active interest in ensuring that children can attend school in a safe environment and participate in following safety rules. We will continue our efforts in promoting and conducting preventive activities for traffic safety and crime prevention in school zones."

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