Kyunghyang Shinmun reported that a teenager swimming with friends in Suwon's Seoho Stream died, and in Boseong an 8-year-old who had been on a work raft fell in and became unconscious. Vigilance over summer water safety is called for.

Summer streams and valleys, unlike their appearance, have many spots where depth suddenly increases or currents run fast. Even a familiar place harbors unexpected danger, so complacency is forbidden.

Children and adolescents in particular have lower risk judgment and coping ability than adults, making guardian supervision important. Wearing life jackets and using safe zones are stressed as basic rules.

To prevent accidents, social preparation is also needed, such as marking hazard zones, controlling access and stationing safety staff. Alongside individual care, a safety-management system must be in place.

Sinophone Bridge Times urges observing water-safety rules so a summer that should be joyful does not end in tragedy. It stresses that children's safety in particular rests on adults' careful attention.