"Pull in Emergencies" Seongnam City to Provide Portable SOS Seongnambell to All Elementary Students

Distribution of 38,016 Portable SOS Seongnambell Devices
Emits Warning Sound Over 120dB When Pressed or Pulled
Expected to Serve as a Safety Measure for Children Commuting to and from School

Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor: Shin Sangjin) announced on March 11 that it will invest 300 million won this year to distribute 38,016 units of the "Portable SOS Seongnambell" to all elementary school students in the region.

Portable SOS Seongnam Bell Bag Worn AI Generated Image. Provided by Seongnam City

This initiative is based on the "Ordinance on Providing Safety Items for Elementary School Students," which was enacted on February 24.

The Seongnambell is an emergency alarm device that emits a warning sound of over 120 dB when the button is pressed or the ring is pulled, allowing the user to call for help in urgent situations.

The device is produced in the form of a keychain terminal (6 cm wide and 5.5 cm high) that can be attached to bags and other personal belongings. Considering that it is an item carried daily, a silicone case has been added to enhance durability.

The design features Seongnami, the official character of Seongnam City.

The distribution targets all first through sixth graders at 72 elementary schools, as well as students enrolled in the elementary-level programs at six alternative education institutions in the city.

Applications and registrations are being accepted from March 4 to 13 through Naver Form, at the school or institution level. Applicants are required to enter the number of students, delivery address, and contact information of the responsible person.

The SOS Seongnambell devices will be distributed sequentially to schools and institutions starting at the end of March, based on the received applications.

A Seongnam City official stated, "We introduced the Seongnambell to address parents' concerns about crimes or safety accidents involving children on their way to and from school," adding, "We expect it to serve as a safety device in children's daily lives."

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