Gwangjin District Operates 1,119 Emergency Bells Throughout the Area

360 Emergency Bells Installed in Public Restrooms
"Immediate Connection at the Press of a Button"

On October 22, the Gwangjin District Office in Seoul (headed by District Mayor Kim Kyungho) announced that it is operating 1,119 emergency bells installed throughout the district to strengthen the safety of residents in their daily lives.

Emergency bell installed in Gwangjin District. Provided by Gwangjin District.

The emergency bell is a device that allows people to request help immediately by pressing a button in case of a crime or emergency. When the button is pressed, real-time voice communication is established with an operator at the integrated closed-circuit television (CCTV) control center. At the same time, live footage from the scene is automatically displayed on the monitor, enabling the police to recognize the emergency and respond immediately.

Currently, a total of 1,119 emergency bells are in operation across the district, including 730 for crime prevention in residential areas, 163 in parks, 147 in child protection zones, and 79 for facility security. This year, 17 additional emergency bells were installed, further strengthening the crime prevention network.

In particular, 360 emergency bells have been installed in public restrooms. The district has established an emergency response system in cooperation with local police substations at more than 40 public restrooms, ensuring immediate action in the event of an emergency.

Kim Kyungho, Mayor of Gwangjin District, stated, "The emergency bell is a device that can prevent crime and quickly protect our residents." He urged residents to actively use the emergency bells in urgent situations. He added, "We will continue to expand emergency bells and CCTV systems to create a smart and safe city where residents can live with peace of mind."

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