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South China Morning Post
16 hours ago
- South China Morning Post
South Korea's surprising new face of public safety: dog walkers
On a warm summer evening in Seoul's Seodaemun district, more than 30 joggers and police officers in vests run alongside a stream, weaving between cyclists and passers-by. It may look like an ordinary fitness meet-up, but this is one of South Korea 's newest experiments in public safety. Advertisement The joggers are part of Running Patrol, a city-supported initiative that enlists local running clubs to act as informal safety patrols. Launched on Thursday, the programme reflects a broader shift in Seoul's approach to community policing – away from rigid, top-down patrols and towards lifestyle-based engagement led by citizens. 'It's not just about preventing crime,' said Han Seung-woo, 39, a member of the Be Ready Running Club. 'It's about doing something I enjoy while contributing to my community.' The running club project is the latest extension of Seoul's Citizen Patrol programme, an umbrella initiative with roots dating back to the 1950s. What began as conventional neighbourhood watches – often led by middle-aged residents in neon vests – is now being transformed, with dog walkers and joggers becoming the new face of community vigilance. F These patrols work as they revolve around familiar everyday routines, according to Park Junhwi, a researcher at the Korea Institute of Criminology and Justice. 'They lower the barrier to entry while still strengthening public order,' Park said. Members of the Be Ready Running Club pose for a photo with police officers after completing a task along a stream in northwestern Seoul, as part of the city's Running Patrol programme. Photo: Kim Jung-yeop Soft activism
South China Morning Post
20 hours ago
- South China Morning Post
Paw-sitive force: South Korean joggers and dogs aim to keep public safe
On a warm summer evening in Seoul's Seodaemun district, more than 30 joggers and police officers in vests run alongside a stream, weaving between cyclists and passers-by. It may look like an ordinary fitness meet-up, but this is one of South Korea 's newest experiments in public safety. Advertisement The joggers are part of Running Patrol, a city-supported initiative that enlists local running clubs to act as informal safety patrols. Launched on Thursday, the programme reflects a broader shift in Seoul's approach to community policing – away from rigid, top-down patrols and towards lifestyle-based engagement led by citizens. 'It's not just about preventing crime,' said Han Seung-woo, 39, a member of the Be Ready Running Club. 'It's about doing something I enjoy while contributing to my community.' The running club project is the latest extension of Seoul's Citizen Patrol programme, an umbrella initiative with roots dating back to the 1950s. What began as conventional neighbourhood watches – often led by middle-aged residents in neon vests – is now being transformed, with dog walkers and joggers becoming the new face of community vigilance. These patrols work as they revolve around familiar everyday routines, according to Park Junhwi, a researcher at the Korea Institute of Criminology and Justice. 'They lower the barrier to entry while still strengthening public order,' Park said. Members of the Be Ready Running Club pose for a photo with police officers after completing a task along a stream in northwestern Seoul, as part of the city's Running Patrol programme. Photo: Kim Jung-yeop Soft activism
Korea Herald
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Han Seungwoo to drop 4th solo EP
Han Seungwoo is gearing up to return with his fourth solo EP on June 30, agency Aura Entertainment announced Monday. The singer and songwriter will release the EP 'Top Note' about two months after he dropped the digital single 'Happiness Circuit.' The warm and sophisticated rock tune full of spring vibes was his first endeavor in 10 months and his first since he signed with his current agency. The former leader of Victon, which disbanded in 2023, has been forging his solo career since 2020, when he unveiled his first solo EP 'Fame.' The seven-track set topped the iTunes Top Albums Chart in 11 regions. His previous EP 'Fade' was released in 2023 and its main track 'Dive Into' earned him his first trophy as a solo musician from a television music chart show.
Korea Herald
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Han Seungwoo to drop digital single
Han Seungwoo will put out a digital single on April 20, said agency Aura Entertainment Monday. "Haengbok Hoero," or 'Happiness Circuit' (translated), will be his first endeavor in about 10 months since releasing 'Scene.' Han wrote the lyrics and co-wrote the melodies for all three tracks of the album: 'Blooming,' 'Lost' and 'Stay.' It continued the narrative of his third EP, 'Frame,' which made the top five of iTunes' Top Albums Chart in six regions. The upcoming digital single will be his first new release since signing with Aura Entertainment. He joined the company in December last year after his contract with IST Entertainment expired after 10 years. He was a member of Victon, which debuted in 2016 and was also part of X1, a project band formed through an audition show.
