On the 29th, the 'Yeouido Spring Flower Festival' Begins... Yeongdeungpo Police Station Inspects Public Restrooms in the Area

Inspection of Emergency Bell Operation and Illegal Filming

The Yeongdeungpo Police Station in Seoul announced on the 27th that it conducted inspections of 24 public restrooms around Yeouido Hangang Park in anticipation of large crowds expected at the 'Yeouido Spring Flower Festival.' The Yeouido Spring Flower Festival will be held from the 29th of this month to the 2nd of next month.

Yeongdeungpo Police Station is inspecting public restrooms around Yeouido Hangang Park.
[Photo by Yeongdeungpo Police Station]

The Yeongdeungpo Police Station, together with the Seoul Metropolitan Hangang Headquarters and the Mobile Patrol Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, which was launched in February, inspected the emergency bells (161 units) inside the restrooms, checked for the presence of illegal hidden cameras, and examined internal and external facilities around Yeouido Hangang Park.

All emergency bells were found to be functioning properly, and no illegal hidden cameras were discovered. Regarding the internal and external restroom facilities, cooperation was requested from the Hangang Headquarters to ensure thorough maintenance and management.

Kang Sang-moon, Chief of Yeongdeungpo Police Station, stated, "This public restroom inspection is a timely, customized crime prevention activity and a good example of organic cooperation with the Hangang Headquarters. It was conducted in advance so that citizens visiting the festival venue during the event can use the restrooms with peace of mind. We will strive for safety management to prevent any casualties or accidents."