Han Dae-hee, the mayor of Gunpo, emphasized on August 1 that "the safety of citizens is the top priority of the administration that cannot be compromised under any circumstances."
On this day, Mayor Han conducted on-site safety inspections at key water play facilities in the city following a recent safety incident at a children's park.
Rather than merely addressing facility improvements, the mayor personally checked the sites to reaffirm his commitment to prioritizing citizen safety.
Mayor Han visited major outdoor water playgrounds to assess the safety conditions of the facilities and their management, instructing relevant officials to ensure thorough safety management.
In particular, he meticulously examined the physical safety of the water play facilities, including checking for damage and the condition of slip-resistant surfaces. He also reviewed the deployment of safety personnel, their working conditions, crowd control measures during peak times, and the operation of emergency response protocols in case of unexpected situations like strong winds.
This inspection went beyond simple facility checks, focusing on the overall emergency response system to ensure there are no safety blind spots.
The inspections were prompted by an incident in which seven children were injured when an inflatable bounce house tilted at a children's park in Sanbon-dong.
Immediately after the incident, Mayor Han ordered the complete closure of inflatable structures at local water play facilities and implemented urgent safety measures to eliminate potential hazards.
As news of the mayor's inspections spread, residents expressed positive reactions, stating, "It’s reassuring to see the mayor personally checking safety after the incident, rather than just making a show of it," and "As a parent, it’s comforting to know that the mayor is directly overseeing the situation." Others noted, "Safety cannot be overemphasized, and it’s reassuring that the mayor is taking responsibility to ensure it."
Mayor Han remarked, "Since an accident occurred in a space where children should be able to play safely, I wanted to personally check the site and address even the smallest risks." He added, "Just because some facilities have been closed does not mean we should let our guard down. I urge everyone to maintain a sense of responsibility and do their utmost to ensure that not a single safety incident occurs until the last day of the water playground's operation."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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