Mayor Lee Inspects Hyoja Elementary School Routes: "Immediate Improvements for Student Safety Where Possible"

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Mayor Sangil Lee of Yongin Special City personally visited a school to ensure the safety of students on their way to school. During a meeting where he listened to parents’ demands for improvements to the school commute environment, he promised to promptly address items that could be implemented immediately and to actively review issues that require consultation with relevant agencies.

Lee Sangil, Mayor of Yongin Special City, visited Hyoja Elementary School in Seongbok-dong, Suji-gu on the 13th to inspect the school commute routes and other sites. Provided by Yongin City

On July 13, Mayor Lee visited Hyoja Elementary School in Seongbok-dong, Suji District, where he inspected the safety conditions of the crosswalk in front of the school, safety fences, and school routes, together with approximately 20 people, including members of the Western Green Mothers' Association and school officials.

The area in front of Hyoja Elementary School suffers from traffic congestion during drop-off and pick-up times, as the road is narrow and there is no designated space for student drop-off and pick-up. Additionally, the steep slope in front of the school has consistently raised concerns about the risk of slipping accidents, especially during heavy snowfall in winter and the rainy season.

On this day, parents suggested the creation of a designated drop-off and pick-up zone in front of the school, replacement of the sidewalk pavement on the hillside, and installation of a canopy to provide shelter from rain.

Lee Sang-il, mayor of Yongin Special City, visited Hyoja Elementary School in Seongbok-dong, Suji District, on the 13th to inspect the school route and other sites. Provided by Yongin City

Mayor Lee walked the site with parents and instructed relevant departments, such as the Suji District Office, to promptly repair facilities that could be addressed immediately, such as damaged safety fences and sidewalks. He also stated that the city would work with relevant agencies, including the Office of Education and the police, to find feasible solutions for the installation of a drop-off and pick-up zone.

Mayor Lee explained that the ongoing gymnasium remodeling project at Hyoja Elementary School would be completed without delay. The city, in cooperation with the Office of Education, is investing a total project cost of 239 million won to improve the gymnasium environment for safe physical activities for students.

Lee Sang-il, mayor of Yongin Special City, is taking a commemorative photo with members of the Western Green Mothers Association and other related personnel after completing an on-site inspection at Hyoja Elementary School in Seongbok-dong, Suji District on the 13th. Provided by Yongin City

Mayor Lee said, "For the requests made by parents, we will take action on those that can be swiftly addressed, and for matters requiring coordination with the Office of Education and police, we will communicate actively to find solutions. During the 9th term of the civilian administration, we will continue to visit school sites, listen to the voices of students and parents, and do our best to create a safe and pleasant educational environment."

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