Gwangju Seobu Police Station Completes 'Night Stroll Path Development Project'

Collaboration with Western District around Yeomju Neighborhood Park in Hwajeong 3-dong

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The alleys of Hwajeong 3-dong in Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, are expected to become much safer.

The Gwangju Western Police Station (Chief Im Gwangmun) announced on the 12th that, in collaboration with Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, they have completed a nighttime walking path project to enhance pedestrian safety in the dark alleys around Yeomju Neighborhood Park in Hwajeong 3-dong.

This project was promoted to prevent street crimes and to alleviate the anxiety of women and socially vulnerable groups regarding nighttime walking.

The Western Police Station’s Crime Prevention Diagnosis Team listened to opinions from nearby residents and, through a joint on-site inspection with Seo-gu Office, determined that environmental improvements were necessary in the area.

A pilot project installing solar marker posts was carried out over a 268-meter section, aiming to improve the alley’s aesthetics and reduce the psychological anxiety of pedestrians walking at night, thereby enhancing the perceived safety.

Residents have expressed positive reactions, calling the tailored crime prevention activities through proactive and visible environmental improvements a good idea.

In fact, a resident living in a nearby alley said, “I used to feel anxious about accidents when cars passed by at night and I had to walk along the edge of the road, but with the installation of these solar marker posts, the walking path is secured, so I feel reassured. The anxiety about traffic accidents has somewhat eased, and the surrounding environment has improved, making it look better as well.”

The police expect the nighttime walking path pilot project to create a synergistic effect with nearby CCTV and logo projectors, and plan to expand the project in consultation with the district office after conducting resident satisfaction surveys before and after installation.

Jang Jin-hang, Director of the Department of Life Safety, said, “Through community-tailored environmental improvements and the activation of community policing between the police and the district office, residents will be able to alleviate their anxiety about crime and maintain a sense of safety, which will ultimately help prevent crime. We will continue to promote policing activities that resonate with residents.”

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