Seo-gu, Gwangju Holds 'Smoking Prevention Campaign' at Unri Middle School

Promoting the Expansion of No-Smoking Zones Around Educational and Childcare Facilities

Seo-gu, Gwangju conducted a 'Campaign for Smoking Prevention on the Way to School' near Unri Middle School on the 23rd.

According to Seo-gu, the campaign was organized to inform the public about the expansion and designation of no-smoking zones, such as within 30 meters of educational and childcare facilities, and to emphasize the importance of a healthy living environment.

Seo-gu, Gwangju conducted a 'Campaign for Smoking Prevention on the Way to School' near Unri Middle School on the 23rd. Photo by Seo-gu

Seo-gu raised awareness about smoking within no-smoking zones through no-smoking placards and promotional materials. In addition, educational materials addressing the dangers of youth smoking and the harms of secondhand smoke were provided to encourage real improvements in awareness.

Lee Eunju, Head of the Health Promotion Division, stated, "This campaign went beyond simply promoting no-smoking policies and served as an opportunity to make students' daily routes to school safer and more pleasant. We will continue to work with the local community to implement various policies that foster a healthy living environment."

Meanwhile, through ordinances, the district has expanded and designated more than 400 locations-including apartment complexes, bus stops, urban parks, school routes, and gas stations-as no-smoking zones. Seo-gu is also taking the lead in creating a smoke-free environment in the region by operating smoking cessation clinics, providing customized smoking prevention education, monitoring and enforcing no-smoking zones, and running promotional campaigns.