Uiwang Mayor Kim Seong-je visited the Bukok-dong children's water play area on August 8, stating, "The safety of children is our top priority," and pledged to create a safe environment that preserves their joy.
In response to the ongoing heatwave, the mayor is focusing on community-oriented administration to ensure children can enjoy a safe and comfortable summer.
During his visit to the 'Bukok-dong Children's Water Play Area' set up at Bukok Elementary School, Mayor Kim assessed the facility's operations and safety management, while also listening to the voices of children and their guardians using the facility.
As he toured the water play area, Mayor Kim carefully checked whether children were using the facilities safely and engaged in direct conversations with guardians to gather feedback on any inconveniences or areas for improvement.
Mayor Kim emphasized the importance of focusing administrative efforts on preventing safety accidents and ensuring user convenience, especially since the facility was established for children to enjoy water play close to home during the heatwave.
Children enjoying the water play area were met with positive reactions from their guardians. Citizens appreciated having a safe space for children to play in the water, especially given the challenges of outdoor activities during the heatwave.
Guardians of young children expressed relief that their kids could enjoy water play without traveling far and felt reassured by the safety measures in place.
The facility has been recognized as a community-oriented space where children can play freely while guardians can watch over them with relative peace of mind.
Mayor Kim also showed special attention to the staff working at the water play area. He encouraged those on-site who are ensuring children's safety during the heatwave and urged them to maintain thorough safety management to ensure a smooth experience for visitors.
Mayor Kim stated, "I will closely monitor the operation of related facilities to ensure that children can enjoy safe and fun water play during this hot summer, and I will do my best in safety management." He added, "We will continue to create a city where raising children is easy and where citizens are happy through community-oriented administration that residents can feel in their daily lives."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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