Police Launch 'Comprehensive Security Operations' Ahead of Seollal Holiday... Focus on Domestic Violence Response

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] The police have launched special security activities to prevent major crimes expected during the Lunar New Year holiday, such as burglaries of vacant homes and malicious violence in daily life.

The National Police Agency announced on the 20th that it will carry out a "Comprehensive Security Operation for the Lunar New Year Holiday" for one week from the 20th to the 27th.

The police will first diagnose vulnerabilities in places prone to robbery crimes, such as gold shops and convenience stores, and conduct inspections of security facilities like closed-circuit television (CCTV), share incident cases, and provide training on crime methods. Along with strengthening inspections and searches in vulnerable areas, they will also intensively crack down on major crimes such as burglaries of vacant homes and malicious violence in daily life. In addition, when major incidents occur, a "Comprehensive Response Team" will be activated to conduct prompt investigations and arrests.

Regarding the surge in domestic violence during the holiday, the police plan to actively respond through collaboration among local police officers, control rooms, and the Women and Youth Investigation Division by ▲monitoring all families at risk of recurrence and children at risk of abuse ▲taking temporary protective measures for victims.

During this period, management to ensure traffic safety and smooth flow will also be strengthened. Before the holiday, crowded places with concentrated demand for holiday preparations such as traditional markets and large supermarkets will be managed, and during the holiday, enforcement will focus on major traffic violations such as driving on highway shoulders and drunk driving. The police plan to use 268 highway traffic observation stations as bases and deploy undercover patrol cars and drones for enforcement.

Furthermore, crime prevention in foreigner-dense areas and strengthening anti-terrorism safety in multi-use facilities will also be promoted. A police official said, "We will concentrate the capabilities of all functions to prepare for the increased security demand during the Lunar New Year holiday and create a peaceful holiday atmosphere."

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