Gwangju Police to Conduct Special Security Operations for 11 Days Starting January 20 for Lunar New Year Holiday

Focusing on Cash-Handling Businesses and Densely Populated Residential Areas

Gwangju police are making every effort to maintain public safety during the Lunar New Year holiday.

The Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency and the Gwangju Autonomous Police Committee announced on the 16th that they will conduct special security activities for the Lunar New Year for 11 days starting from the 20th.

During this period, police will conduct security inspections at 1,889 cash-handling businesses frequently visited by citizens, such as banks (including 1,232 convenience stores, 244 jewelry stores, and 423 financial institutions), as well as in densely populated residential areas.

Vulnerable locations will be designated as key management targets and will be closely monitored, with patrol activities centered around local police and mobile patrol units. The integrated CCTV control center will also conduct 24-hour intensive monitoring.

In addition, all households at risk of repeated domestic violence (388 households) and ongoing child abuse cases will be thoroughly investigated during the holiday period, and urgent temporary measures will be taken for high-risk cases.

The police also plan to respond promptly and strictly to major crimes affecting people's livelihoods, such as violent crimes threatening daily life, phishing scams, robbery, theft, and drug-related offenses.

In major congested areas such as highways for returning home, visiting family, and grave visits, the police will implement step-by-step traffic management and accident prevention measures in response to road icing and increased vehicle traffic.

From the 18th to the 23rd, traffic control focusing on smooth flow will be implemented in 24 local traditional markets and large supermarkets. From the 24th until the 2nd of next month, efforts will be concentrated on alleviating traffic congestion at major intersections where vehicles are expected to be concentrated for holiday travel.

During the holiday period, in the event of major incidents, accidents, or safety accidents involving large crowds, the 112 Comprehensive Security Situation Room will take the lead in managing security situations by dispatching the nearest patrol cars and available personnel.

Gwangju Police Agency building.

Park Sungjoo, Chief of the Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency, stated, "We will do our utmost to ensure a safe and peaceful holiday by preventing and actively responding to crimes such as theft and voice phishing, which target the socially vulnerable and ordinary citizens, especially during these socially and economically turbulent times."

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