Seoul’s ‘Ansim Help Me’ draws attention as a public safety service amid fears over violent crime
As public anxiety grows following recent violent crimes, Seoul’s safety service ‘Ansim Help Me’ is drawing renewed attention. The service is characterized by the fact that pressing a button once in a dangerous situation triggers an alarm and connects to nearby closed-circuit (CC)TV cameras to help enable a swift response.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government operates this service so that citizens can more easily request help in emergency situations. When a user presses the button, an alarm sounds immediately to alert people nearby to the danger, and relevant video information can also be checked, helping support a rapid response.
In particular, as several violent crime cases have recently come to light, interest in personal safety has been increasing among citizens. In this situation, ‘Ansim Help Me’ is being highlighted as an important safety measure for people traveling alone or returning home late at night.
Seoul expects that this service can play a practical role in crime prevention and emergency response. As concerns over public safety continue to grow, the city plans to further strengthen various safety measures and support systems going forward.