Why Is the Area Near Hoegi Station in Dongdaemun-gu Brighter and Safer at Night?

District Enhances Resident Safety with Crime Prevention Infrastructure Project
Crime Prevention Effect Boosted by Installation of LED Address Signboards, Line Lighting, and Intrusion Detection Devices

The dark and secluded alleyways near Hoegi Station have been transformed into bright and safe streets where residents can walk with peace of mind, thanks to the crime prevention infrastructure project led by Dongdaemun-gu (District Mayor Lee Pil-hyung).

This project was selected for the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s ‘2024 Crime Prevention Infrastructure Construction Contest’ and was implemented with a city budget of 175 million KRW. Aiming to enhance resident safety and improve crime-vulnerable areas, the project conducted preliminary surveys and gathered residents’ opinions from January to December last year, followed by design and construction. Based on resident participation and expert consultation, a customized environment reflecting local characteristics was created.

Smart facilities such as LED address signboards, line lighting, safety convex mirrors, and logo projectors were installed in the alleyways. An all-in-one security door opening device was introduced at the communal entrances of multi-family housing to enable rapid response in case of crime. Additionally, smart safety module-type emergency bells were installed to provide residents with a secure environment even in emergencies.

In particular, smart intrusion detection devices were installed on the walls of multi-family housing, triggering emergency bells when movement is detected to further enhance crime prevention effects. Alongside this, design painting was applied to the walls and staircases of old houses, making the alleyways clean and pleasant, thereby improving both safety and aesthetics simultaneously.

Since 2017, Dongdaemun-gu has been conducting comprehensive surveys of dark and dangerous alleyways, steadily expanding safety infrastructure by installing 20 gooseneck lights and 764 solar-powered road markers. This year, about 80 additional solar-powered road markers are planned to be installed.

Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “Crime prevention begins with the establishment of practical infrastructure that residents can feel. We will continue to build a smart and safe city where residents can walk with confidence.”

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