Yeonsu District Mayor Jaeho Lee Urges Establishment of Police Station in Songdo Amid Rising Public Safety Demands

Jaeho Lee, Mayor of Yeonsu District in Incheon, emphasized the rising demand for public safety in Songdo International City on July 10 and urged the government to expedite the establishment of the Songdo Police Station.

In a statement, Mayor Lee said, "Despite the fact that Songdo International City is a global economic hub and the heart of future industries with a concentration of advanced companies, it lacks an independent police station that matches the scale of the city, leaving a blind spot in the public safety network." He stressed, "The establishment of the Songdo Police Station is a task that can no longer be delayed."

He also added, "The plan to establish the Songdo Police Station has undergone several adjustments during reviews by the National Police Agency and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety," and requested, "The government should approve the proposal for the new station and prioritize the related budget."

Jaeho Lee, head of Yeonsu District Office in Incheon, is announcing a statement urging the establishment of the Songdo Police Station at the site of Songdo 3 District Police Post, which is scheduled to be completed in October this year. Provided by Yeonsu District Office, Incheon

Currently, Songdo International City has a population of approximately 234,000, accounting for more than 53% of the entire Yeonsu District population.

Although the area of Yeonsu District is larger than Bucheon City, which has three police stations, there is no independent police station in the Songdo area, resulting in the Yeonsu Police Station, located in the old city center, being responsible for the entire district. At Yeonsu Police Station, each police officer is responsible for about 800 residents, which is twice the national average. This has led to growing concerns about gaps in public safety, including difficulties in effectively responding to various incidents and 112 emergency calls, as well as securing the golden time for response.

Mayor Lee reiterated his call for the government's proactive response, saying, "Even if the establishment of the Songdo Police Station is approved immediately, we will still have to endure several years of gaps in public safety until the station opens."

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