Service suspended from Oct. 23 for security checks; resumed Wednesday
Web server security and text messaging system upgraded; no data breach found
488 fixed CCTV units in operation; 30 more to be installed by year-end
Gangnam-gu in Seoul has resumed its advance alert service for fixed CCTV-based illegal parking and stopping enforcement after strengthening the system's security and stability, the district office announced Wednesday.
The service sends a text message to a pre-registered mobile phone number when a vehicle enters a zone monitored by fixed enforcement cameras, allowing drivers to move their vehicles before a citation is issued. It aims to prevent illegal parking and stopping and reduce complaints stemming from fines.
As of November 2026, the service has 366,156 registered users, with 21,751 new sign-ups this year alone.
Gangnam-gu suspended the service on Oct. 23 to conduct a security review after a series of cyberattacks targeted financial institutions and public institutions nationwide.
The review found no personal data had been leaked. The district upgraded its web server security framework to the latest version and improved the stability of its text messaging system before resuming the service.
The district currently operates 488 fixed CCTV units and plans to install 30 more by year-end. Once in place, the advance alert coverage area will expand, further reducing the inconvenience of unexpected enforcement for drivers.
Residents can sign up through the Gangnam-gu parking enforcement alert service website by entering their vehicle registration number, name and mobile phone number, then completing a text message verification.
"The advance alert service is designed to prevent illegal parking rather than simply enforce it, so providing a service that residents can trust is essential," Gangnam-gu District Mayor Kim Hyun-ki said. "We will respond thoroughly to cybersecurity threats and work to build a safe and orderly traffic culture."
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