Seoul Facilities Corporation Implements AI-Driven Preventive Safety Management for Fires, Crowds, and Roads

Implementation of Wildfire Monitoring at Municipal Cemetery and Crowd Management at Stadiums

Earned Top ‘Grade A’ for Two Consecutive Years in Local Public Enterprise Management Evaluation

Seoul Facilities Corporation is incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) technology into disaster management, closely linked to citizens' daily lives, including fire detection, crowd congestion, and road hazards. On September 11, the corporation announced that it is transitioning from a reactive approach to incidents to a proactive, preventive safety management system that detects and blocks signs of risk in advance.

Seoul Municipal Cemetery Wildfire Monitoring System Screen. Provided by Seoul Facilities Corporation.

The corporation is introducing an AI-based electrical fire prevention system, prioritizing multi-use and fire-prone facilities. Ahead of the Chuseok holiday, an “AI Intelligent Wildfire Monitoring System,” consisting of 12 closed-circuit (CC) TV cameras and an integrated server, was installed at the Seoul Municipal Cemetery to accommodate large numbers of visitors. When the AI detects smoke or flames, the control center immediately initiates initial response measures. At Gupabal Station transfer parking lot, an existing CCTV system has been upgraded for fire detection, while seven underground shopping centers in Yeongdeungpo and Myeong-dong have been equipped with AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) based electrical fire prevention systems.

AI-powered crowd management systems have also been implemented at stadiums. At Seoul World Cup Stadium, an AI server, LiDAR sensors, and surveillance CCTV cameras are used to determine crowd density and classify corresponding risk levels into four tiers, providing real-time alerts about congestion through electronic boards and speakers. Jangchung Arena now utilizes intelligent CCTV to monitor foot traffic and abnormal signs, responding to warning and critical stages with alarm notifications and additional personnel deployment.

AI is also being utilized in the road safety sector. The corporation uses vehicles equipped with AI video detection systems to patrol roads, enabling real-time detection of potholes and their repair within 24 hours of discovery.

If a pedestrian, scooter, or motorcycle mistakenly enters roads designated exclusively for motor vehicles, the country’s first AI-based video detection device offers real-time monitoring and ensures corrective action within ten minutes. Because of these initiatives, the corporation reported that the number of pedestrian fatalities on motor vehicle-only roads, which occurred annually from 2020 to 2023, dropped to zero in 2025, and unauthorized vehicle entries were reduced by 33%.

The corporation is also promoting “collaborative AI transformation,” connecting external technology with the city’s urban infrastructure. Led by the AI Transformation Task Force, launched in January of this year, the corporation is turning its sites into testbeds for AI technology. Ongoing projects include verifying energy storage system (ESS) efficiency at Gocheok Sky Dome and Seoul Children’s Grand Park, as well as demonstrating an early anomaly detection platform utilizing sensors installed at city-owned parking lot structures.

In recognition of these achievements, the corporation received the highest 'Grade A' for the second consecutive year in the “2026 Local Public Enterprise Management Evaluation” organized by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

Park Young-yeong, President of Seoul Facilities Corporation, stated, “AI is not an end in itself, but a tool to enhance the safety and convenience of citizens,” adding, “We will proactively manage everyday risks such as those related to fire, crowds, and roads through AI, while actively connecting with external expertise to deliver changes that citizens can truly feel.”

Road AI video detector detection screen. Provided by Seoul Facilities Corporation.

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