Yangcheon-gu Builds Seoul's Largest Smart Integrated Control Center

Expansion and Relocation to the Donated Knowledge Industry Center 3rd Floor, Over Three Times Larger Than the Existing Center... Establishment of Integrated Urban Control Center with Integrated Control and Smart Services Fusion, Operation of Intelligent Selective Control System... Expansion of Control Infrastructure Including Emergency Power Secured with Emergency Generator Linkage and Non-Stop Operation Facilities

Yangcheon-gu (District Mayor Lee Gi-jae) announced the opening of the “U-Yangcheon Integrated Control Center,” which protects the safety of residents 24 hours a day, expanded and relocated to a knowledge industry center, creating the largest urban integrated control center in Seoul that combines integrated control and smart services.

This is the first case in Seoul where an integrated control center has been relocated and installed in a newly constructed private building.

The newly relocated third floor of the knowledge industry center near Sinmokdong Station on Line 9 was selected as the relocation site for the integrated control center through the Mokdong Residential Development Project district unit plan decision in June 2020. The district received facilities worth approximately 4.4 billion KRW as a donation in kind, resulting in budget savings and expanding the size to over three times the previous center (from 260.94㎡ to 800㎡).

Starting from a 10-pyeong (approximately 33㎡) security center in October 2006, the district began control operations. Five years later, in 2011, the “U-Yangcheon Integrated Control Center” was established and operated in Sinjeong 3-dong to integrate closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems for purposes such as crime prevention and illegal parking enforcement. At the time of opening, there were only about 500 CCTV cameras, but through continuous expansion, the number now approaches 4,000. Additionally, with the integration of various smart services such as the smart city integrated platform linked to the social safety net system and the intelligent selective control system, the need for expanded equipment room space and advanced control infrastructure has been continuously raised. The lack of workspaces such as control rooms, break rooms, and maintenance rooms in the existing center was also a factor in the decision to expand and relocate.

Improvements made through this expansion and relocation include: ▲ securing emergency power linked to emergency generators to prepare for large-scale power outages ▲ building auxiliary facilities capable of uninterrupted operation by duplicating uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), optical communication networks (including manholes), and air conditioning and humidity control systems ▲ installing new Facility Management System (FMS) and Network Management System (NMS) for rapid fault monitoring and response ▲ introducing a dedicated tray that separates power and communication lines, earthquake-resistant equipment racks (RACK) safe from external shocks, and an access control management system for systematic operation and maintenance of the integrated control center.

Furthermore, the interior was designed to meet the “Barrier-Free Living Environment Certification Standards,” and new dedicated workspaces for maintenance staff and a female staff break room were created to improve working conditions. To prevent exposure of personal video information and security documents, a police control room and maintenance room were newly established, and the meeting and tour rooms were expanded to accommodate more than twice the number of visitors compared to before, enhancing promotional effects.

The integrated control center is staffed by a total of 26 people: 6 Yangcheon-gu employees, 4 police officers from Yangcheon Police Station, 12 control operators, and 4 maintenance personnel. Twelve monitoring operators work in four teams on two shifts to provide seamless 24-hour close monitoring. As the CCTV management scope expands, the district plans to improve operations by increasing personnel and other measures to strengthen monitoring capabilities.

Meanwhile, over 90% of the approximately 3,800 CCTV cameras managed by the integrated control center are operated through an intelligent selective control system. This customized system, using artificial intelligence technology to selectively display specific footage such as object movement, intrusion, and loitering, reduces monitoring burdens and improves work efficiency, contributing to the expansion of the urban safety network.

In addition, the district has established a “Smart City Integrated Platform” linking eight social safety net services including the police station, fire station, Ministry of Justice, and national disaster management system, focusing on securing golden time during crises and emergencies based on cooperation with related agencies.

Lee Gi-jae, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, said, “Through this expansion and relocation, we are unveiling the largest urban integrated control center in Seoul that combines smart technology and integrated control,” adding, “The safety of our residents is an uncompromisable top priority value, and based on a solid control infrastructure, we will create a ‘Safe City Yangcheon’ without crime blind spots.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.