73% of Gwangju Residents Say "Our Neighborhood Is Safe"... Concerns Remain Over Phishing and Stalking

Police to Implement Customized Deployment
Based on Citizen Survey Results

Front view of Gwangju Police Agency.

Seven out of ten Gwangju residents feel that their area is safe. However, concerns about relationship-based crimes such as phishing scams and stalking remain high.

On January 26, the Gwangju Police Agency announced that it will establish this year's public safety policies based on the results of a recent online survey of 1,300 Gwangju residents.

This survey covered seven areas, including overall safety, crime prevention and response, strengthening investigative capabilities, traffic safety, and protection of socially vulnerable groups.

According to the survey results, 73% of respondents answered that "Gwangju is a safe city" in the "overall safety" category. In contrast, only 5% responded that they felt "unsafe."

By category, anxiety about drug-related or theft crimes was relatively low. However, citizens expressed higher levels of concern regarding "fraud crimes" such as voice phishing, as well as "relationship-based crimes" such as stalking and dating violence.

The survey also identified specific expectations that citizens have for the police.

In the "112 emergency response" category, respondents considered rapid dispatch and proactive police attitudes to be the most important. The most preferred times and locations for police patrols were "between 6 p.m. and midnight" and "alleyways and areas around schools."

Crimes that infringe on daily life, such as phishing, were cited as areas where strengthening investigative capabilities is urgently needed. Citizens expressed high expectations for the police to demonstrate both proactive investigative efforts and fairness.

Regarding traffic and social issues, there was strong demand for intensified crackdowns on drunk driving and the use of personal mobility devices (PM). In addition, there were widespread calls for "strict punishment" and "active police intervention" in cases of juvenile crime and relationship-based crimes.

The Gwangju Police Agency plans to reprioritize this year's public safety policies based on the survey results. In particular, it will implement customized public safety measures, such as deploying mobile units and patrol teams to the times and locations where citizens feel most anxious.

A police official stated, "We have clearly identified the factors that cause anxiety among citizens and the direction the Gwangju police should take," adding, "We will continue to listen to citizens' voices and respond promptly to create a safer Gwangju that residents can truly feel."

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