Police Conduct 'Comprehensive Security Operations for Lunar New Year Holiday' Over Ten Days to Ensure a Peaceful Holiday

Focus on Preventive Police Activities such as Quarantine, Protection of Socially Vulnerable Groups, and Traffic Management

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] Ahead of the Seollal holiday, the police will work to create a peaceful holiday by supporting COVID-19 quarantine activities, ensuring traffic safety on the return journey, and protecting socially vulnerable groups.

The National Police Agency announced that from the 24th of this month to the 2nd of next month, a ten-day nationwide 'Comprehensive Security Activity for the Seollal Holiday' will be carried out in cooperation with the city and provincial autonomous police committees.

The police will first respond proactively to crimes expected during the holiday through preventive activities. Vulnerabilities will be addressed by diagnosing crime risk factors at key facilities such as financial institutions and jewelry stores, and patrols will be strengthened in vulnerable areas such as neighborhoods with many single-person households and traditional markets, along with education on crime prevention tips.

For households at risk of repeated domestic violence and ongoing child abuse cases under investigation, comprehensive monitoring will be conducted to assess the risk of recurrence, and even minor cases will be reviewed for the need for protection and support, considering the possibility of reoffending.

Initial responses to protect socially vulnerable groups will be strengthened, and strict measures will be taken against crimes infringing on the livelihoods of ordinary citizens. In cases of relationship crimes such as stalking that involve violence, investigations will begin immediately to assess risk, and measures such as emergency protective actions and provisional orders will be implemented to block the perpetrator's access and protect the victim.

For repeated reports that could escalate into serious crimes, a strict investigation system led by team leaders will be established, and during the holiday period, crimes infringing on the livelihoods of ordinary citizens, such as break-ins, robberies, and chronic neighborhood violence, will be dealt with firmly.

Additionally, traffic inconvenience will be minimized through communication- and safety-centered traffic management. Congested areas such as large marts, traditional markets, and park cemeteries will be intensively managed, and smooth traffic flow on highways and connecting national roads during the outbound and return journeys will be secured. In particular, speed and reckless driving violations that cause accidents will be cracked down on using unmarked patrol cars, helicopters, and drones, and real-time information on sudden highway situations will be provided to prevent secondary accidents.

As COVID-19 cases are increasing due to the Omicron variant, the police will also participate in quarantine activities such as epidemiological investigation support, and will jointly inspect entertainment facilities such as nightclubs and karaoke bars with local governments and related agencies for violations of quarantine guidelines.

The National Police Agency stated, "We will concentrate all police capabilities during the Seollal holiday period to ensure that the public can spend a peaceful and safe holiday."

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