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South Korea: Green food zones

South Korea

Thematic area

Availability, Marketing and Regulation

Policy scope

Local, Regional

Target audience

Citizens/Consumers, Businesses

Status

Ongoing

Aim and method

Aim: To promote access of school children to healthy food and limit the proliferation of fast-food outlets and unhealthy food marketing in urban areas. Method: Designation of zones within 200 meters radius from schools and managing as 'Green Food Zones (or Children's Food Safety and Protection Zones).' Businesses that cook and sell children's favorite foods within these zones whose facilities satisfy the sanitation standards prescribed in the Special Act on Safety Management of Children′s Dietary Life, without selling high-calorie and low-nutrition foods or high caffeine foods

Background

Addressing school children's health challenges and promoting healthier food choices in densely populated areas.

Monitoring and ownership

Overseen by local government authorities and health departments

Implementation and Results

Implementation: Development of designated Green Food Zones with accessible healthy food outlets. Results: Improved availability of healthy foods for school children and increased public awareness of nutrition.