Article 1 (Purpose) The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide for matters necessary to ensure that citizens enjoy a stable and happy life by developing and implementing a comprehensive policy to prevent suicide as a social problem.

Article 2 (Fundamental Notions) Based on awareness that suicide is a social problem that arises from various factors, suicide prevention programs shall be developed, focusing on diversified prevention strategies and post management by gender, age, class, motive, etc., taking into consideration the special circumstances of individuals exposed to suicide risk.

Article 3 (Mayor’s Responsibilities) (1) The Mayor of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the “Mayor”) may develop an annual suicide prevention assistance plan suited to regional conditions (hereinafter referred to as “assistance plan”) and provide necessary administrative and financial support within budgetary limits, based on the Comprehensive Policy for the Prevention of Suicide, developed by the Minister of Health and Welfare.
(2) An assistance plan shall include the following:
1. Direction-setting for and objectives of implementation of the suicide prevention assistance plan;
2. Education and publicity policies for suicide prevention;
3. Building of cooperation systems for suicide prevention;
4. Operation of the Suicide Prevention Committee;
5. Analysis of suicide statistics and the establishment of related information management systems;
6. Other policies concerning suicide prevention.

Article 4 (Establishment of Suicide Prevention Committee) (1) The Mayor shall establish and operate the Seoul Metropolitan Government Suicide Prevention Committee (hereinafter referred to as the “Committee”) to provide advice and suggestions to the Mayor regarding suicide prevention policies.
(2) Necessary matters regarding the constitution, functions and operation of the Committee shall be prescribed by the Enforcement Rule.

Article 5 (Analysis of Suicide Statistics and Establishment of Information Management Systems) (1) The Mayor shall collect and analyze statistics on suicide to ascertain the actual conditions of suicide and devise measures for the management thereof.
(2) The Mayor may designate specialized investigation and research institutions to collect, analyze and manage statistics on suicide and may entrust them with the relevant business affairs or provide them with necessary assistance.

Article 6 (Provision of Suicide Prevention Education) (1) The Mayor and the heads of autonomous Gus shall endeavor to increase citizens’ awareness of the prevention of suicide by continuously providing education to citizens.
(2) The City, autonomous Gus, affiliated institutions, etc. shall endeavor to actively participate in suicide prevention education and ensure the participation of related organizations and citizens.

Article 7 (Support for Suicide Victims' Families, etc.) The Mayor and the heads of autonomous Gus may provide appropriate support for those who have attempted suicide, suicide victims’ families, etc. so as to reduce adverse effects that they may subsequently suffer.

Article 8 (Enforcement Rules) Necessary matters regarding the enforcement of this Ordinance shall be prescribed by the Enforcement Rule.

ADDENDUM
This Ordinance shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.