Hwaseong Mayor Jung Myeong-geun Participates in Child Abuse Prevention Relay Campaign

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Lee Suwon] Hwaseong Mayor Jung Myeong-geun on the 26th participated in the child abuse prevention relay campaign 'Respect Children as They Are, Positive Parenting' aimed at preventing child abuse and raising awareness of positive parenting.

The campaign was launched to create a society where children can grow up to be happy adults by promoting a 'positive parenting' culture, which refers to raising children as independent individuals deserving of respect without corporal punishment.

The campaign proceeds with public institution heads participating after the first runner, Vice Minister of Health and Welfare Lee Ki-il, and then designating two or more next runners. Mayor Jung was nominated by Gyeonggi Province Sports Council Chairman Lee Won-sung to participate in the campaign.

Mayor Jung Myeong-geun said, "I hope a positive parenting culture based on respect for and understanding of children and mutual communication between parents and children will spread," and added, "Hwaseong City will continue its efforts to promote children's rights and eradicate child abuse to implement a society where children can grow up safely."