Seongbuk-gu, Smoking Ban Zone Expansion Promotion Campaign

On May 31, 'The 37th World No Tobacco Day,' a No Smoking Zone Promotion Campaign
Promotion of expanded no smoking zones in daycare centers, kindergartens, and elementary, middle, and high schools effective from August 17, 2024... No smoking promotion through placard campaigns, leaflets, and distribution of promotional materials
Raising awareness of the dangers of smoking on 'Hanaro Street,' a high student traffic area

The Seongbuk-gu Public Health Center (District Mayor Lee Seung-ro) in Seoul conducted a campaign on May 31 to promote the expansion of smoke-free zones in daycare centers, kindergartens, and elementary, middle, and high schools, which will take effect from August 17, in observance of the 37th World No Tobacco Day.

Currently, smoke-free zones are designated within 10 meters from the boundaries of daycare and kindergarten facilities. Starting August 17, this will be expanded to within 30 meters from the boundaries of daycare centers, kindergartens, and elementary, middle, and high school facilities.

The district is making efforts to promote and guide the expansion of smoke-free zones. Along with conducting promotional activities for the expansion of smoke-free zones on ‘Hanaro Street,’ a representative smoke-free street in Seongbuk-gu, they also carried out plogging activities by picking up cigarette butts and trash.

Additionally, the district is implementing various projects to promote residents’ health, such as raising awareness about the dangers of secondhand smoke and electronic cigarettes, supporting smokers to quit, and operating smoking cessation clinics to protect residents from secondhand smoke.

A Seongbuk-gu official stated, “On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, we hope this serves as an opportunity for students and residents to recognize the dangers of smoking and that effective smoking cessation promotion will help them lead healthier and happier lives.”