Ministry of the Interior and Safety 'Regional Informatization Best Practice Presentation Contest' Minister's Award
High Praise for Enhancing Public Administration Efficiency and Establishing a Safe Traffic Environment
The artificial intelligence-based "Real-Time Road Hazard Information System" operated by Nam-gu, Gwangju, recently received the Minister of the Interior and Safety Award at the Regional Informatization Best Practices Presentation Contest. This system uses AI technology to detect and address hazards such as potholes, fallen objects, and roadkill in real time. [Photo by Nam-gu]
The system operated by Nam-gu, Gwangju City, which detects various road hazards such as potholes, falling objects, and roadkill in real time, has been recognized for its excellence.
Nam-gu announced on the 25th that the AI-based "Real-Time Road Hazard Information System" recently received a ministerial award and incentives from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety holds an annual competition to discover excellent cases of regional informatization and promote informatization projects suited to local conditions. This year, one representative project recommended by 16 metropolitan local governments nationwide was pre-screened, and then distinctive excellent cases from the top 10 local governments were shared.
At the excellent case presentation competition, Nam-gu introduced a system that detects road hazards in real time and transmits the information using an AI road analysis device mounted on vehicles. In particular, the system attracted attention from government officials by establishing a safe traffic environment based on proactive response and systematic management of road hazards, contributing to improving residents' quality of life. The system was also highly praised for its achievements in promptly handling hazards to alleviate traffic congestion, reducing traffic accidents and casualties, decreasing complaints, and facilitating road maintenance work, thereby enhancing public administration efficiency.
Kim Byeong-nae, Mayor of Nam-gu, said, "We have taken the lead in solving urban problems by forming a consortium between the district office and companies with innovative technologies, utilizing cutting-edge technology," adding, "The AI-based real-time road hazard information system plays a significant role in safety and improving residents' quality of life."
Meanwhile, Nam-gu was the only local government in the Honam region selected in the 2022 "Smart City Innovation Technology Discovery Project" contest hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. After investing 1.2 billion KRW in the project, the system was built and has been providing full-scale services since the end of last year.
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