2,105 "National Point Number Signs" Installed in Daejeon to Secure the Golden Hour in Emergencies

Remember the National Point Number
for Reporting Wildfires or Mountain Accidents

Photo by Daejeon City

The "National Point Number Signs," which serve as "life-saving numbers" in remote mountain and wilderness areas where the exact location is difficult to determine, have been installed at 2,105 locations throughout the Daejeon region, functioning as a national safety network for prompt response in the event of wildfires or mountain accidents.

Daejeon City has launched a public campaign to promote the use of the National Point Number Signs during the spring season, when outdoor activities and the number of hikers increase, to ensure swift response to wildfires and mountain accidents.

The national point number is a location identifier (composed of two Korean letters and eight digits) assigned to every 10m x 10m grid across the entire country. It is an address information facility that indicates locations where there are no buildings or roads.

In particular, this number plays a significant role as a "national safety network" by providing precise location information in emergencies occurring in remote or mountainous areas where it is difficult to determine the exact position, thereby enabling rapid rescue and emergency response.

According to Daejeon City, a total of 28 emergency mountain rescue calls (119) were received in 2025. In cases of accidents such as falls or getting lost, the location of the caller was accurately determined using the national point number, leading to lives being saved.

This number also greatly assists in the early response to wildfires, as it allows for the accurate reporting of the ignition point.

Choi Jongsoo, Director of the Urban Housing Bureau of Daejeon City, stated, "Accidents that occur while hiking can become more serious emergencies the longer the response is delayed, but by utilizing the national point number, the golden hour can be secured. Making a small habit of checking the national point number signs along trails and hiking paths can be of great help in an emergency."

Detailed location information for national point numbers can be found on the address information website.

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