Seongdong-gu Installs 250 Smart Security Lights

More than 250 'Smart Security Lights' with IoT Technology to be Installed This Year...Real-Time Fault Detection with Two-Way Flashing, Includes Fine Dust Sensor and High-Intensity Lighting Features

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jeong Won-oh) will expand the installation of 'smart security lights' incorporating Internet of Things (IoT) technology to more than 250 locations this year.

The 'smart security lights' project began in May last year when Seongdong-gu resident Seomun Sook (45) posted a proposal on the district's online living lab platform, 'Seongdong Residents' Hall' (www.sd.go.kr/sdlab.do). Ms. Seomun pointed out her fear of walking through alleys at night due to broken security lights and suggested that real-time reporting of security light malfunctions should be implemented. In response, the district promoted the installation of security lights equipped with IoT functions for real-time fault detection.

These security lights are equipped with LED lighting, IoT-enabled two-way flashers, fine dust sensors, and high-intensity lighting functions. In particular, the two-way flasher feature allows the management department to check the status of security light malfunctions in real time and carry out immediate repairs.

A district official stated, "Until now, security light malfunction management relied solely on residents' complaints, which sometimes delayed prompt maintenance and caused inconvenience. By installing smart two-way flashers on security lights, managers can check their operational status in real time via mobile phones and ensure swift restoration."

The district began a pilot installation of 50 smart security lights in residential areas of Songjeong-dong and Seongsu-dong in 2018, followed by the installation of 240 smart security lights in the Majang-dong urban regeneration project area in 2019.

This year, in connection with the LED security light improvement project in Wangsimni Doseon-dong, which reflects Seongdong-gu residents' participatory budget, additional two-way flashers will be installed. The plan is to expand the installation of more than 250 smart security lights primarily along roads frequently used by vulnerable pedestrians such as children and the elderly, including elementary school routes and dark residential alleys.

Jeong Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, "By utilizing IoT technology to manage security lights, we will continuously strive to promptly address residents' inconveniences and create a brighter and safer walking environment."

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