South China Morning Post
AsiaPac · 1 hrs ago
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AI helps South Korea stop 99% of suicide attempts on Han River bridges in Seoul
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South Korea uses AI-powered CCTV monitoring across Han River bridges in Seoul to detect and prevent suicide attempts, with the system credited with stopping 99% of attempted suicides on these bridges since its 2021 establishment.
AI helps South Korea stop 99% of suicide attempts on Han River bridges in Seoul
For most residents of South Korea’s capital, the Han River is a place for evening strolls, picnics and a brief respite from city life.
But for Kim Jun-young, chief of the Hangang Bridge CCTV Integrated Control Centre in Seoul’s Gwangjin district, it is where his team pulls people back from the edge every day.
Established in 2021, the centre uses AI for comprehensive emergency response, monitoring 900 CCTV cameras across 17 of the 21 pedestrian-accessible Han River bridges. Beyond suicide...
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