178 Gwangju Traffic Safety Guardians to Significantly Reduce Parents' Burden

Strengthening Safety Measures for Elementary Students' School Commute

The Gwangju Office of Education announced on the 5th that it has deployed 178 traffic safety guardians to ensure safe routes to and from school for lower-grade elementary students.

On the 5th, a traffic safety guard is helping students leave school at Wolgok Elementary School. Provided by Gwangju Office of Education

This initiative has been jointly promoted by the city office of education, Gwangju City, and five autonomous districts since 2018. This year, 178 traffic safety guardians have been assigned to 73 elementary schools to help ensure the safe commute of first and second-grade students. The traffic safety guardians will escort 748 students, with additional personnel assigned to routes with a higher number of students.

Starting this year, the city office of education expects to reduce the burden on parents by operating the traffic safety guardians from the very beginning of the school year. Superintendent Lee Jungseon stated, "We will prioritize the safety of our students and spare no effort in providing practical support."