Yeongtong-gu Nature and Cultural Exploration for Low-Income Children

Yeongtong-gu (District Chief Choi Hee-soon) announced on the 27th that it conducted a nature and cultural exploration in Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang Province on the 25th to provide opportunities for natural ecological learning and diverse cultural experiences. The event was organized by the Yeongtong-gu Daycare Center Association (President Choi In-seo) and invited approximately 40 elementary and middle school students from single-parent and low-income households.

The district provided various nature and cultural programs to children from single-parent and low-income disadvantaged families who have relatively fewer opportunities for cultural experiences due to economic hardship. Through these experiences, the district aimed to promote emotional stability and positive mindset formation for healthy development into adulthood, while raising awareness of the value of nature by providing opportunities to experience Korea's natural ecosystems and diverse attractions.

The cultural exploration consisted of nature experiences in Mungyeong City, a drama set tour, water sledding, a coal museum visit and monorail experience, and water bicycle riding. During the activities, the children expressed admiration for the beauty and magnificence of Korea's nature and spent a meaningful and enjoyable day.

Choi In-seo, president of the Yeongtong-gu Daycare Center Association, said, "Various experience programs that are difficult to encounter in everyday life are receiving strong support from parents," and added, "Going forward, we will actively develop cultural experience content to expand participation opportunities for children from low-income families so that they do not feel culturally marginalized."