Gwangju Seo-gu Operates 'Women Safety Security Guards' to Prevent Illegal Filming Crimes

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 7th that it will form and operate a "Women Safety Security Guard" to proactively respond to illegal bathroom filming crimes through regular prevention activities led by residents.

Before the full-scale operation, on the 26th of last month, safety inspection training was conducted for about 40 Women Safety Security Guards at the public restroom in Ssanghak Children's Park.

The training was conducted in cooperation with the Life Safety Division of the Western Police Station and included cases of illegal bathroom filming crimes, practical exercises to check for illegal camera installations, and emergency bell operation.

The Women Safety Security Guards will hold an inauguration ceremony on the 20th and begin full-scale activities, conducting inspections at least once a month at about 60 public restrooms within Seo-gu.

If any abnormalities are found during inspections, they will be handed over to the relevant departments and police stations. If no abnormalities are found, a "Safety Sticker" will be attached at the restroom entrance to alleviate users' anxiety.

In addition, an awareness improvement campaign to eradicate illegal filming will be conducted simultaneously.

A Seo-gu official said, "We expect that a safe restroom usage environment will be created through resident-led illegal filming crime prevention activities," and added, "We will continue to strive to make Seo-gu a women-friendly city where women and socially vulnerable groups can live with peace of mind."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho sdhs6751@asiae.co.kr

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