SEOUL, April 28 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s crime rate fell to the lowest level in a decade in 2021, data showed Friday, although offenses in the cyber domain shot up amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Asia’s No. 4 economy reported 1,774 cases of criminal violations per 100,000 people in 2021, down 12 percent from a [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The convenience store industry is striving to play a greater role in public safety amid growing public interest in the response to emergency situations after the Itaewon disaster. CU recently signed a memorandum of understanding with security service provider S-1 Corp. to establish emergency medical equipment-related public services. Under [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — After a series of accidents that were sparked by falling objects from high-rise apartment buildings, police have started to implement measures aimed at promoting public safety. The National Police Agency revealed yesterday that it will be carrying out promotional activities at apartment management offices and local government agencies to [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – What do you think are the best things involving everyday life that foreign residents in Seoul, the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea, have selected? According to the Seoul City government, foreigners highly acclaim ‘public safety’ in Seoul allowing them to walk freely around the megacity area late [...]
Don’t even say “I miss you” to your lovely children. Don’t dare send an “I love you” text message to your wife. Don’t even think about pressing the “Like” button for funny pictures of your friends. Don’t do anything but driving ’cause all these are meaningless unless you are with us. If you love them, [...]