Nonsan mayor vows to make child-friendly city

The city of Nonsan is drawing attention for its tireless efforts in promoting the rights of children. In a bid to overcome Korea’s demographic problems, the city in South Chungcheong Province has gone to great efforts to foster a child-friendly community, creating a better civic environment not only for future parents but also for children, Nonsan Mayor Baek Sung-hyeon said. “Nearly 100 provincial cities around Korea are on the verge of disappearing. Young people leave them for better education or jobs. The remaining population is eventually aging,” Baek said during an interview with The Korea Times. “Now, a city needs to provide not only quality jobs but also a friendly environment to raise kids. Nonsan is building various facilities for kids. A playground utilizing AI technology, toy libraries and water pools have already been or will be built in the city by May.” According to a city official, Nonsan has seen a longstanding downward trend in the number of children born each year, but managed to bounce back last year thanks to the city’s efforts. “It was a huge relief,” tWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times