Gwangjin-gu Gunja-dong Creates 'Safe Mirror Path' to Help Safe Return Home

‘Safe Mirrors’ with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Applied Throughout Alleyways in Gunja-dong

The alleyway in Gunja-dong with a safety mirror installed

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Seon-gap) has installed mirror sheets throughout the alleys of Gunja-dong to ensure residents' safety and prevent crime, creating a 'Safe Mirror Alley'.

A safe mirror (mirror sheet) is a type of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), referring to reflective film attached to crime-prone areas such as alleys.

Through this, residents can check their reflected backs in the safe mirrors to assess situations, and it also has the effect of reducing the criminal intent of those with criminal purposes.

The safe mirrors installed this time are located in a total of 16 places within Gunja-dong. Residents participated in the installation process, selecting the locations together and considering harmony with surrounding buildings.

This Safe Mirror Alley was created as a pilot project in Gunja-dong in connection with the 'Gunja-dong Safe Village Creation Project'. After conducting a satisfaction survey among residents, it will be expanded to other areas.

Mayor Kim Seon-gap said, “Safe mirrors are simple to install and highly effective in preventing crime, so they are expected to greatly help residents' safety. We will continue to apply various crime prevention designs to create an environment where residents can return home safely and with peace of mind.”

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