Goheung-gun Operates 11 Convenience Stores as 'Women’s Safety Keeper Houses' Open 24 Hours

Emergency Call Buttons Installed Between Convenience Stores and Police Stations to Establish Safety Network for Preventing Crimes Against Women

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 10th that as part of the women-friendly city foundation project, it will pilot operate 11 convenience stores open 24 hours within the district as Women’s Safety Keeper Houses for women vulnerable to nighttime crimes.

A Women’s Safety Keeper House is a designated convenience store where children and women can take emergency refuge in crisis situations. Convenience store staff press an emergency bell connected to the 112 situation room, and the police promptly dispatch to the scene to assist safe return home.

This time, 11 convenience stores operating 24 hours in sections with frequent nighttime foot traffic were selected. A 112 emergency call bell and warning lights were installed to serve as a hotline with the police station, and a Keeper House signboard was produced and attached to the designated convenience store entrances to establish a 24-hour safety network for preventing crimes against women.

Additionally, in April, illegal camera detectors were distributed to restrooms at police substations in major tourist areas, and Women’s Safety Return Home Path logo projectors were installed to contribute to preventing crimes against women. The plan is to continue maintenance and discover vulnerable areas to create an environment where socially disadvantaged groups can be protected.

A county official said, “We expect that operating Women’s Safety Keeper Houses will greatly contribute to creating an environment where children and women can feel safe from crimes,” and added, “We will continue to promote various women’s safety policies to make Goheung a safe and happy place for all.”

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