"The Child We Saved, Until the Day They Save the World"... Pohang City Commemorates Child Abuse Prevention Day Ceremony

On the 19th, Pohang City held the '2024 Child Abuse Prevention Day Ceremony' in the city hall's main conference room, attended by more than 120 officials including Vice Mayor Jang Sang-gil and Pohang City Council Chairman Kim Il-man.

On the 19th, Pohang City held a ceremony commemorating the 2024 Child Abuse Prevention Day at the city hall. Photo by Pohang City

Marking the fifth year since the transition from a private-centered to a public child protection system, this Child Abuse Prevention Day ceremony was held under the slogan "Until the day the child we saved saves the world," aiming to protect children's rights, create a safe environment, and strengthen social solidarity.

The event included ▲awards for contributors to child abuse prevention and protection ▲a sky lantern performance expressing wishes for children's happiness ▲case presentations from frontline child protection entities such as the police, temporary protection facilities, and foster care departments ▲and performances conveying messages to the children who will save the future world.

Vice Mayor Jang Sang-gil stated, "It is deeply meaningful to gather workers, officials, sponsors, and volunteers from local institutions who have devoted themselves to establishing the child protection system to share empathy and encouragement," adding, "We will continue to work diligently to ensure children can grow up in a safe environment through a tightly knit social network."