Busan’s Buk-gu district welcomed families and community members to the 63rd Law Festival on April 25, 2026, held at Solomonro Park’s Children’s Law Experience Center. The event, organized to commemorate Law Day, featured interactive programs designed to help children and adults alike understand legal principles through hands-on activities. Among the attendees was Kim Taesik, a member of the Buk-gu Council representing the People Power Party, who participated alongside children in a National Assembly simulation exercise.
The festival emphasized experiential learning, with mock trials, legislative process demonstrations, and role-playing opportunities where young participants assumed the roles of judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys. According to reports from local media covering the event, Kim Taesik engaged directly with students during the National Council of State Affairs experience program, reinforcing the festival’s goal of making legal concepts accessible and meaningful to younger audiences.
“Experiencing the law firsthand allows children to naturally grasp its values of fairness and responsibility,” Kim Taesik was quoted as saying by The Power News, a regional outlet covering Busan, Ulsan, and South Gyeongsang provinces. His remarks highlighted the importance of early civic education in fostering respect for legal institutions and democratic processes.
Beyond the courtroom simulations, the festival included career exploration booths, eco-healing activities, and cultural performances such as busking, magic shows, and puppet theater. These elements were intended to create a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere even as reinforcing the day’s educational focus. Organizers noted that admission was free, encouraging broad participation across Buk-gu and wider Busan communities.
The event reflects ongoing efforts by local authorities to promote legal literacy through innovative, engagement-driven initiatives. By combining formal legal education with creative outreach, the Law Festival aims to strengthen public understanding of the justice system—particularly among youth who may one day serve as citizens, legal professionals, or public servants.
As South Korea continues to observe Law Day annually on April 25, events like the 63rd Law Festival in Buk-gu serve as practical extensions of national efforts to cultivate a culture of lawfulness. Future iterations of the festival are expected to build on this year’s model, incorporating feedback from participants and expanding access to underserved neighborhoods.
For updates on upcoming civic education programs in Busan’s Buk-gu district, residents are encouraged to consult official announcements from the Buk-gu Council or the Ministry of Justice’s public outreach calendar.
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