Gimcheon City has become the first city in Korea to deploy a Private 5G public safety solution for local government. The project has been led by the country’s National Information Society Agency (NIA) and supported by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport and Gimcheon City. The Private 5G public safety solution has been implemented by HFR mobile, which participated as a Private 5G solution supplier within the UbiTec consortium.

As part of this project, HFR mobile installed a 5G core and base station (CU/DU) at the Gimcheon City Integrated Control Centre. By leveraging Gimcheon City’s self-communication network, HFR mobile delivered comprehensive Private 5G network coverage by deploying a radio unit (RU) at Ansan Park in Gimcheon Innovation City.

The deployment of the Private 5G network provides city-wide coverage beyond conventional Wi-Fi capabilities. An AI-powered CCTV system installed within Ansan Park will enhance public safety by reducing accidents, improving park utilisation, and decreasing crime rates. Real-time detection and response systems have been established to monitor and manage park facilities and potential hazards to ensure a safer environment for visitors.

By employing 5G’s high-capacity data transmission and low-latency characteristics, the project is expected to expand coverage to additional public areas within Gimcheon City and support other applications including fire detection CCTV services.

Hae-Kwan Jung, Head of Sales and Business Development at HFR mobile said, “The deployment of a Private 5G network at Ansan Park marks the first-ever public safety service of its kind among local governments. Moving forward, we aim to expand this model nationwide, supporting the digital transformation of municipalities through smart public safety solutions. With this pioneering project, HFR mobile positions itself as a key player in advancing smart city infrastructure to pave the way for safer and more connected public spaces across Korea.”