Bright Even at Night! ...Seongdong-gu Replaces Aging Building Number Plates

Replace 1,300 outdated building number plates with photoluminescent ones by November to provide clear location information and enhance resident safety... QR code insertion enables quick response by linking with police and fire stations during emergencies such as fires and crimes

Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jung Won-oh) has begun replacing outdated building number plates to provide clear location information not only during the day but also at night.

Building number plates that have faded or been damaged due to prolonged exposure to sunlight not only detract from the urban landscape but also make it difficult to provide accurate location information. Accordingly, the district is replacing damaged and lost building number plates that have exceeded their durability period (10 years) with photoluminescent building number plates. These photoluminescent plates absorb light during the day and emit stored fluorescent light at night, enabling accurate location information even after dark.

In July, the district completed a comprehensive survey of 15,732 building number plates in the area and plans to replace and maintain 1,300 outdated plates by November to enhance the efficient management and usability of address information facilities and ensure the safety of residents.

In particular, the photoluminescent building number plates include QR codes to conveniently confirm the current location. In emergencies such as fires or crimes, scanning the QR code and pressing the quick report button (119 or 112) transmits the exact location to the police or fire station, enabling rapid dispatch and response.

Additionally, the system is linked to the Safety Life Map and the National Disaster Safety Portal, allowing easy access to safety information and guidance on road name addresses.

The district will continue to conduct comprehensive surveys of building number plates and replace outdated ones with photoluminescent plates.

Jung Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, stated, "Through the replacement of photoluminescent building number plates, we hope residents can use road name addresses more conveniently and prevent safety accidents. We will continue to work towards improving the urban landscape and creating a safe Seongdong where all residents can live with peace of mind."

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