‘Apartment Complex Shared Entrance Free Pass’ Expanding Nationwide

Jungbu Police Station Signs Agreement with SK Shieldus
‘Apartment Complex Shared Entrance Free Pass’ Introduced Nationwide for the First Time in April to Be Expanded Nationwide
On the 13th, Jungbu Police Station and SK Shieldus Held a Ceremony to Establish a Strong Cooperative System
Security Measures Strengthened, Including Remote Destruction Capability for Lost Remote Controls

Jung-gu, Seoul (Mayor Kim Gilsung) signed an agreement on the 13th with Jungbu Police Station and SK Shieldus to ensure smooth progress of the project and establish a solid cooperative system, as plans are underway to expand the "Apartment Complex Shared Entrance Free Pass (hereafter Free Pass)"?first introduced in April?nationwide.

The signing ceremony was attended by Kim Gilsung, Mayor of Jung-gu, Lee Yongwook, Chief of Jungbu Police Station, and Han Daehee, Head of SK Shieldus Seoul Management Support Group. Notably, 11 representatives of residents from local apartment complexes also participated, adding luster to the event, as the project advanced rapidly thanks to the residents’ united support. They created a warm atmosphere by taking turns reading out safety and happiness pledges for each apartment complex.

Through the agreement, Jung-gu promised to allocate budget for building the Free Pass system, communicate with residents, and provide administrative support. Jungbu Police Station will manage the remote controls 24/7 and handle complaints arising from on-site dispatches. SK Shieldus will be responsible for equipment development, device installation, and maintenance.

During the project, the district and police reaffirmed that "security of the remote controls" is paramount. Accordingly, SK Shieldus developed a dedicated Free Pass system that allows police officers to delete and re-register remote controls on-site if they are lost.

Although the existing policy of storing remote controls with patrol car smart keys makes loss extremely unlikely, this safety measure ensures that lost remote controls will no longer function.

Additionally, to prevent multiple nearby entrance doors from opening simultaneously when a remote control is operated, the recognition distance of the existing frequency was reduced from 100 meters (in open areas) to within 2 meters (based on automatic door installation standards).

The remote controls are also exclusively made for police use, enhancing security. The installation cost is not high, and the system can be used semi-permanently without maintenance costs. Future expansion is easy, and compared to other methods, the likelihood of communication errors or malfunctions is lower.

Residents have also felt reassured by these public-private-police efforts. One resident representative who attended the signing ceremony said, “Just knowing that this system (Free Pass) is being installed in our residence brings peace of mind,” and added, “I hope the management of the remote controls will be strictly maintained going forward.”

Han Daehee, Head of SK Shieldus Seoul Management Support Group, said, “It is meaningful and an honor to participate in such a significant public interest project,” and added, “We will continuously monitor the system and develop security enhancement measures to ensure smooth operation and expansion of the project.”

Lee Yongwook, Chief of Jungbu Police Station, stated, “Public safety and security cannot be achieved by police efforts alone, but through cooperation, we have achieved valuable results in strengthening security,” and assured, “We will thoroughly manage concerns such as misuse and loss, and carefully handle issues arising from on-site dispatches.”

Kim Gilsung, Mayor of Jung-gu, said, “This is a wonderful collaboration where the police proposed a good idea, the district office gathered residents’ support, and a local company realized the technology,” and expressed, “Through public-private-police cooperation, Jung-gu will become even safer, and I am pleased that these benefits will return to the residents.”

Since its pilot introduction in April, the project has received numerous benchmarking inquiries from local governments nationwide. Police Commissioner Yoon Hee-geun has also instructed to consider expanding it nationwide. This cooperation between frontline police who know the field best, local governments that allocate budgets and gather residents’ support, has shone brightly.

The system is scheduled to launch in July. Currently, installation is underway in each complex. Effectiveness will be analyzed with Jungbu Police Station by the end of this year, and from 2025, the project will expand to apartment complexes under the jurisdiction of Namdaemun Police Station.