IU is the anti-bullying spokesperson

14 Feb – Recently graduated singer, IU is revealed to be appointed as an ambassador against bullying in school.

As reported on Soompi website, Cho Hyun-oh from the National Police Agency appointed IU as an official ambassador to advocate against school violence.

IU remarked, "As an ambassador against school violence, I feel more of a need to be responsible now. As a celebrity, there were times where it was really hard for me at school, but my friends were a good support system. I will do my best to serve as a bridge between the police and schools, making sure that students study in a safe and fun environment."

It was revealed that the singer was chosen thanks to her friendly and wholesome image, which the National Police Agency believes would help them raise national awareness about school violence prevention.

Cho Hyun-oh expressed that he has high expectations for the new ambassador. He stated, "We need a school violence prevention spokesperson who the students could relate to, to help them reach a collective consensus that bullying and violence is wrong."

To IU, Cho stated, "We hope that you will actively serve as an ambassador so that victims feel that they are free to report incidents without being afraid of retaliation from the bullies. This way, second and third offenses will not occur in the future."

The members of the National Police Agency are taking measures to eradicate school violence by locally placing 306 policemen, and specially promoting 40 others.