Gijang County has strengthened on-site education to enhance the safety of elderly individuals, who are considered vulnerable road users.
On June 16, the county conducted the "Visiting Traffic Safety Education for the Elderly" program at the Gijang Senior Welfare Center and the Ilgwang Senior Welfare Center.
Jung Jongbok, mayor of Gijang County, is urging the elderly to observe traffic safety ahead of customized traffic safety education. Photo by Gijang County
This program was carried out in cooperation with the Busan branch of the Korea Road Traffic Authority and involved visiting welfare centers frequently used by the elderly. The education sessions will continue to rotate among three senior welfare centers within Gijang County.
Approximately 70 elderly participants attended the session on June 16. The curriculum focused on practical topics closely related to daily life, such as the driver's license return system for elderly drivers, examples of risks while walking, and accident prevention guidelines, thereby improving understanding. In particular, the customized approach based on real-life cases received a positive response.
Jung Jongbok, mayor of Gijang County, stated, "With traffic accidents involving the elderly continuing to rise, it is important to provide on-site education." He added, "We will continue to offer education and outreach to make Gijang a traffic safety city where the elderly can live with peace of mind."
In addition to this program, Gijang County is accelerating the expansion of customized policies and safety infrastructure for vulnerable road users.
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