Seoul City Provides 150 Digital Door Locks to Stalking Crime Victims

'Safe Digital Door Lock Donation Ceremony' Held on the 24th
Collaboration with Seoul Police Agency to Support Selection of Victims of Stalking and Dating Violence

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Government and Hoban Construction will provide 150 digital door locks equipped with an immediate locking function to citizens to prevent stalking crime victims.

On the 24th, Seoul City will hold a 'Safe Digital Door Lock Donation Ceremony' at Seoul City Hall. The ceremony will be attended by Kim Ui-seung, the First Deputy Mayor for Administration, and Kim Dae-heon, Chief Planning Officer of Hoban Construction.

The number of stalking victim reports filed to 112 has rapidly increased, seriously threatening citizens' daily lives. According to the National Police Agency, the number of reports rose from 5,468 in 2019, 4,515 in 2020, and 14,509 in 2021 to 16,571 as of July this year. Unlike existing products that lock with a 2-3 second delay, the digital door locks donated this time by Seoul City feature an immediate locking function when the front door is closed.

Hoban Construction's donated items will be provided to 150 people, including stalking and dating violence victims and victims of residential intrusion crimes, with recipient selection carried out in cooperation with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. Hoban Construction will cover all labor costs for installation and post-management support.

Meanwhile, since 2019, Seoul City has been implementing the 'Seoul Safe Equipment Support Project' to create a safe residential environment where citizens, including single-person households, can live with peace of mind. As of the end of September this year, 923 cases have been supported, with 1,430 cases in 2020 and 2,217 cases in 2021.

In particular, starting this year, to prevent stalking crimes, which have emerged as a social issue, safety auxiliary items such as smart doorbells, home CCTV, door opening sensors, and personal alarms are being provided to stalking victim protection targets. In June, a stalking perpetrator was apprehended in Gangseo-gu through the use of a smart doorbell.

Kim Dae-heon, Chief Planning Officer of Hoban Construction, said, "We are glad to contribute to Seoul City's efforts to prevent stalking crimes through the digital door locks donated this time," adding, "We will continue to work with Seoul City to create an environment where citizens can live safely."

Kim Ui-seung, First Deputy Mayor for Administration of Seoul City, said, "We thank Hoban Construction for their much-needed donation at a time when stalking crime has become a serious social issue," and added, "Seoul City will continue to actively work to prevent harm and alleviate anxiety for stalking victims and vulnerable groups such as single-person households."

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