[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] It was found that incidents and accidents in the Gwangju area were fewer than usual during the Lunar New Year holiday period.
According to the Gwangju Police Agency on the 24th, 112 emergency calls averaged 1,243 per day during the Lunar New Year holiday. This is a 15.7% decrease from the usual 1,475 calls.
Reports of major crimes decreased by 9.1%, from 36 to 33 cases, and other crimes decreased by 40.8%, from 235 to 139 cases.
Traffic accidents occurred 27 times, a 65% decrease (19.5 cases → 6.8 cases) compared to usual, and injuries from traffic accidents decreased by 66% (29.2 people → 9.8 people).
The Gwangju Police Agency stated that it conducted comprehensive security activities for the Lunar New Year holiday over two weeks from the 11th to the 24th, resulting in maintaining stable public safety.
In response to the heavy snowfall on the last day of the holiday, they are cooperating with local governments and others to focus on safety management through snow removal and managing areas vulnerable to heavy snow.
A police official said, "We will continue to carry out physical and preventive security activities even after the Lunar New Year holiday and do our best to ensure the safety of citizens."
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