Eunpyeong-gu and LG U+ Support Installation of Crime Prevention IoT Facilities for Single Mothers and Single-Parent Families

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Eunpyeong-gu (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) recently installed IoT (Internet of Things) crime prevention facilities for single mother and single-parent families as part of the Digital New Deal and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) project to enhance home safety amid increased time spent at home due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, and will support communication costs for two years.

The 'Our Home Guardian Easy Service,' supported by Eunpyeong-gu in partnership with LG U+, targets approximately 60 single mother and single-parent households among basic livelihood security recipients (living allowance and housing allowance). Applications will be accepted at each neighborhood community center in March.

Required documents include the application form, recipient certificate, and single-parent family certificate, which can be issued at the community center.

The facilities installed in the home consist of the 'Our Home Guardian Easy Service' package, which includes a home CCTV, door sensor, and motion detection sensor. Linked with a mobile phone application, it allows real-time monitoring inside the home, and sends alerts if door openings or movements are detected during absence, enabling immediate 112 emergency reporting.

Additionally, if theft or fire incidents occur during the service period, subscribers can receive compensation ranging from 5 million to 10 million KRW according to the KB Insurance policy.

Mayor Kim Mi-kyung of Eunpyeong-gu stated, “This service is expected to be effective not only for single mother families vulnerable to intrusion crimes but also to enhance the safety of children home alone without guardians and to prevent burglary crimes during long absences.” She added, “This project is a pilot program, and based on user satisfaction surveys, we plan to review the expansion of support scale and extension of service period.”

She also said, “We will continue to create a safe living environment so that residents exhausted by COVID-19 can worry less, even if only a little.”

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