Dongdaemun-gu Supports Life-Integrated Safety Services Including Safe Return Scouts

Various Safety Services Supported for Residents Feeling Unsafe Due to Indiscriminate Crimes... Actively Encouraging Use of Safe Return Scout, Safe Parcel Box, Seoul City Ansim-i App, and Other Projects

Dongdaemun-gu Mayor Lee Pil-hyung is helping ensure safe returns home as a Safe Return Scout.

Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) is promoting various crime prevention projects to alleviate the concerns of residents who feel anxious in their daily lives due to the recent frequent occurrence of indiscriminate crimes.

The district supports safe returns home for residents during late-night hours through the Safe Return Scout service. Residents can call the Dongdaemun-gu Office Situation Room or the 120 Dasan Call Center 30 minutes before arrival, or apply via the Seoul Safe App, then meet the scout members at the agreed location and return home safely. The service operates from 10 PM to midnight on Mondays, and from 10 PM to 1 AM from Tuesday to Friday.

In emergency situations, residents can request help at one of the 39 convenience stores designated as ‘Safe Keeper Houses,’ where they can receive support linked with the police and Safe Return Scouts for safe return and safety measures. The ‘Safe Keeper House’ sign is displayed outside the convenience stores.

The Safe Delivery Box service, which prevents exposure of addresses and personal information such as impersonation of delivery workers, is also being implemented. Residents can safely send and receive packages without exposing their addresses by using the Safe Delivery Box addresses located at 12 places within the district.

By installing the ‘Seoul Safe App,’ users can check and apply for safety services operated throughout Seoul, including Dongdaemun-gu. When applying for services such as emergency reporting, return monitoring, and safe return taxis, the district office and police station monitor CCTV in real time to understand the user’s status and location and provide assistance in emergencies. For detailed information about the safety services, please contact the district’s Childcare and Women’s Affairs Division.

Additionally, the district plans to provide guidance on how to use crime prevention services and conduct a crime prevention campaign at the Gender Equality Week event held on September 4 (Dongdaemun-gu Office 2nd floor multipurpose auditorium, 1 PM to 4:30 PM).

Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, said, “These days, as we encounter news of successive indiscriminate crimes, I feel that providing services that allow residents to live safely is even more necessary,” and added, “We will prioritize safety and do our best to make Dongdaemun-gu a place where everyone can live with peace of mind.”

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