[Photo] Seongbuk-gu Takes Action to Eradicate Illegal Filming Crimes

Seongbuk-gu Conducts Intensive Inspection of Women's Restrooms with High Risk of Illegal Filming Device Installation... Joint Inspection on the 25th with Seongbuk-gu Illegal Filming Citizen Monitoring Group and Jongam Police Station

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seongbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Seung-ro) has launched a campaign to eradicate crimes involving illegal hidden cameras.

In response to the recent social atmosphere of increasing illegal hidden camera crimes, a focused inspection is being conducted on women's restrooms, where the possibility of illegal camera installation is high.

On the 25th, Seongbuk-gu's Illegal Hidden Camera Citizen Surveillance Team and Jongam Police Station conducted a joint inspection. A total of 15 people participated, including 10 members of the Seongbuk-gu Illegal Hidden Camera Citizen Surveillance Team and police officers from Jongam Police Station's Community Safety Division and Women and Youth Division.

They formed six teams of 2 to 3 people each and visited 36 locations, including restrooms and shower rooms at the Korea National University of Arts located in Seokgwan-dong, Seongbuk-gu, to check for the installation of illegal hidden cameras.

Detection equipment such as the latest radio wave detectors and lens-type detectors were also deployed.

The inspection on that day did not find any illegal hidden cameras. However, Seongbuk-gu plans to conduct regular monthly inspections centered on the Illegal Hidden Camera Citizen Surveillance Team, rather than a one-time check.

The Seongbuk-gu Illegal Hidden Camera Surveillance Team was selected by Seongbuk-gu to conduct inspections and prevention campaigns against illegal hidden cameras. Composed of 10 women, they will carry out surveillance activities on restrooms subject to special inspection management from March to December, as well as joint inspections and campaigns involving civilians, government, and police.

Jo Young-nam, a member of the Seongbuk-gu Illegal Hidden Camera Citizen Surveillance Team who conducted inspection activities around the Korea National University of Arts in Seokgwan-dong, said, “Any woman may have the fear of becoming a victim of digital sex crimes,” and expressed her determination, “Through thorough pre-inspections, I will contribute to eradicating illegal hidden camera crimes so that Seongbuk-gu becomes a place where not only women but everyone can live without anxiety.”

Lee Seung-ro, Mayor of Seongbuk-gu, stated, “A city where women can live safely is closely connected to a city where all members can live without anxiety,” and added, “In addition to the Seongbuk-gu Illegal Hidden Camera Surveillance Team project, we will make various efforts to create an environment where women can live with peace of mind.”

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