Yongsan-gu Launches Nation's First 'Smart Senior Center Safety Monitoring System'

Nation's First IoT-Based Safety System
to Be Fully Deployed at 44 Senior Centers in September

Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Mayor Park Heeyoung) has become the first in the nation to implement an Internet of Things (IoT)-based safety management system in 44 district-operated senior centers, with full-scale operations set to begin in September.

Park Heeyoung, mayor of Yongsan-gu, attended the smart senior center demonstration held last month at Maebong Senior Center in Hannam-dong. Provided by Yongsan-gu.

Last month, the district held a demonstration at Maebong Senior Center in Hannam-dong, showcasing the safety management features of the 'Smart Senior Center.' This initiative is a proactive measure to ensure the real-time safety of senior center users and enhance the efficiency of facility management.

The system consists of emergency bells, fire and leakage detection sensors, smart light switches, and smart outlets. A professional monitoring center oversees the system 24 hours a day, and in the event of an emergency, it immediately notifies the senior center, district office staff, and 119 emergency services simultaneously, enabling a prompt response.

Additionally, after operating hours, the lights are automatically turned off and the power to electrical appliances is cut, reducing the risk of fire and preventing unnecessary electricity use. Facility managers can also conduct real-time facility checks via a mobile app even when off-site, further enhancing efficiency.

Yongsan-gu will complete sensor installation within this month and begin full operation in September. The district also plans to maintain a continuous operation system next year to further strengthen safety management at senior centers.

Mayor Park Heeyoung stated, "With the nation's first IoT-based senior center safety management system and 24-hour monitoring, we have greatly improved safety levels," adding, "We will do our utmost to ensure that senior centers remain comfortable and warm spaces where seniors can always feel safe and at ease."

Meanwhile, Yongsan-gu operates leisure experience programs and mental health support projects for seniors, and in November, plans to establish a Senior Club, a dedicated institution for customized job opportunities.

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