Gwangyang Police Station Conducts Inspections of Public Restrooms Near Summer Resorts

Joint Public-Private Inspection of Hidden Cameras in Public Restrooms to Prevent Sexual Crimes

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Jeonnam Gwangyang Police Station (Chief Jang Jin-young) announced on the 8th that ahead of the summer vacation season, they have started a joint intensive inspection with Gwangyang City Hall's Resource Circulation Division and civic groups (Haebyeongdae Palgakhoe, Maehwa Lions) to check for illegal camera installations in public restrooms around popular summer spots such as the four major valleys of Baegunsan Mountain, where the risk of sexual crimes is high.

The inspection is scheduled to continue until the end of August, using electromagnetic wave and infrared detection equipment to confirm the presence of illegal cameras. After the inspection, ‘Molka Safe Zone (ZONE)!’ stickers will be attached to alleviate tourists' concerns.

This summer, with the easing of social distancing measures due to COVID-19, many vacationers are expected to visit Gwangyang City. Anticipating an increase in sexual crimes, the police plan to conduct not only illegal camera inspections but also public awareness campaigns by posting banners with the phrase ‘Illegal filming is a clear crime’ at the entrances of each summer spot and broadcasting promotional videos on city buses.

Chief Jang Jin-young stated, “Illegal filming crimes target unspecified many people, and if distributed, can cause serious secondary damage. Prevention is the best measure, and to this end, we will strive to ensure visitors can safely enjoy their vacations through continuous inspections, prevention, and promotional activities.”

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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