Incheon to Strengthen Disaster Safety Network with AI and IoT Advanced Technologies by 2029

The Incheon Metropolitan Government announced today (October 29) that it will build an urban safety network utilizing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to detect disaster risks early and respond promptly.

The city announced plans to expand AI-powered intelligent closed-circuit television (CCTV) and IoT-based disaster detection systems by 2029, protecting the lives and property of citizens centered around the 24-hour disaster safety situation room.

The city plans to prioritize the establishment of an AI-based integrated safety system in disaster-vulnerable areas, such as traditional markets and coastal regions.

By utilizing AI-powered intelligent CCTVs and infrared cameras, the city will detect risky situations early on and minimize blind spots in disaster monitoring by complementing the limitations of existing surveillance systems.

Following the new installation of 250 AI-powered intelligent CCTVs this year, the city plans to newly install and replace 900 units each year for three years starting next year to upgrade its disaster monitoring system.

To prevent flooding damage caused by rising sea levels, the city plans to install tidal level detection systems in four coastal areas—including Soraepogu, Yeonan Pier, and Manseok Pier—to monitor conditions in real time and respond quickly to flood risks.

A digital safety management system will be established across 27 disaster-vulnerable facilities, including bridges, using IoT sensors to detect signs of danger such as structural cracks in advance.

Sim Yeon-sam, head of Incheon's Citizens' Safety Bureau, stated, "We will actively utilize advanced technology to reduce blind spots in disaster monitoring and create an urban environment where citizens can live with peace of mind."

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