Jeonnam Superintendent of Education Kim Dae-jung Joins 'Youth Gambling Eradication Challenge'

The Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education announced on the 10th that Kim Dae-jung, the former Superintendent of Education of Jeonnam, participated in the 'Youth Gambling Eradication Relay Challenge.'

This challenge has been conducted by the police in a relay format since March to raise awareness of the dangers of youth gambling and increase social vigilance.

Former Jeonnam Superintendent of Education Kim Dae-jung participated in the 'Youth Gambling Eradication Relay Challenge.' Photo by Jeonnam Office of Education

Superintendent Kim stated in a post on social networking services (SNS) that day, "We will support our children through various educational and preventive activities so that they can escape the dangers of illegal cyber gambling and live healthy lives."

He added, "Illegal cyber gambling is a fraud crime that can never be won. The thought of 'It might be okay just once' is a very dangerous misconception," emphasizing, "Gambling can destroy not only students' academic performance but also their relationships with friends and family, and it is like a poison that ruins students' futures."

He further explained, "The Provincial Office of Education operates a 'Visiting Student Gambling Prevention Project Dedicated Institution' and conducts in-depth evaluations through school visits," and said, "We also provide individual and group counseling services, linkage and support services with specialized institutions, and advisory and educational support for schools, teachers, and parents."

Kim, who participated in this challenge upon the nomination of Mo Sang-myo, Chief of Jeonnam Police Agency, nominated the next participants as Kim Jeong-hee, Chairperson of the Education Committee of Jeonnam Provincial Council, Jeong Deok-won, Superintendent of Mokpo Education Support Office, and Jeong So-hyun, a third-year student at Moksang High School.