Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon visited the site of the 'Seoul Kids' Nutritious Meals' program, which supports child meals and care during the summer break, stating, "If children are happy, the future of Seoul will also be happy," and pledged to make Seoul the best city for raising children.
On July 23, Mayor Oh shared on his Facebook page about his visit to a local children's center to observe the operation of the 'Seoul Kids' Nutritious Meals' program. He noted, "While summer break is a joyful time for children, it also marks the beginning of new worries for working parents."
He acknowledged the concerns of parents, saying, "I understand their worries about how to provide lunch today and whether their children might resort to takeout or convenience store food."
Since July 20, the city of Seoul has been operating the 'Seoul Kids' Nutritious Meals' program at 226 local children's centers and neighborhood care centers, providing healthy lunches and care services for children aged 6 to 12.
Mayor Oh emphasized, "Seoul is the first city in the nation to launch the 'Seoul Kids' Nutritious Meals' program," highlighting its role in providing healthy lunches and care during the school break.
During his visit, Mayor Oh observed the children during their meals and met with staff members who are providing care during the break to listen to their challenges and the current status of operations.
He expressed his sincere gratitude to all those working diligently, stating, "I truly appreciate everyone who is quietly working hard." Mayor Oh also explained that the 'Seoul Kids' Nutritious Meals' program is not just about providing a single meal, but also includes balanced meals, seasonal fruits, education on healthy eating habits, hygiene training, playtime, reading, and various experiential programs to enrich the children's day.
He emphasized the social responsibility of child care, stating, "Raising children should not be the sole responsibility of one family. When society embraces and shares this responsibility, both children and parents can be happier."
He added, "Seoul is creating a comprehensive care system that addresses the challenges parents face from birth through childcare and school age, ensuring that parents feel, 'I made the right choice raising my child in Seoul.' We will pay close attention to even the small inconveniences in daily life to achieve this."
Mayor Oh concluded, "I will continue to seek answers in the field to create a child-centered Seoul, the best city for raising children."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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