PNU’s New Safety System Enables Rapid Response to Intruders
PNU now launches a mobile-based emergency alert system connecting users to on-campus security within minutes, following frequent unauthorized access to buildings.
Following a series of unauthorized entries on campus, Pusan National University (PNU) has introduced a new emergency response system to improve campus safety.
On May 22nd, PNU’s Division of General Affairs announced that the implementation of the “S-1 Emergency Dispatch System” within its official mobile application (Pusan National University Smart Campus) began on May 16th. This system is intended to respond to unauthorized intrusions into lecture rooms, laboratories, and other campus facilities.
According to the Division of General Affairs, about three cases of illegal access were reported over the past year. In April 2024, an ex-partner of a student entered a classroom in the College of Arts during a lecture without authorization. In February of 2025, a drunk high school student broke into a laboratory in the Mechanical Technology Center, damaged equipment, and fled the scene. In April 2025, an outsider entered a graduate student research laboratory in the Pharmaceutical Research Building. Although the campus security company S-1 and the police responded to the incidents, concerns remain that delayed or insufficient responses lead to potential serious harm. In response, PNU has implemented a solution to this issue.
Now, the official university app, which requires all PNU members to install on their smartphones, includes an emergency dispatch button. Pressing the emergency button twice on the app’s main screen allows users to automatically connect to S-1 security personnel. The S-1 team stationed 24/7 at the Head Offices arrives at the scene within five minutes of a report. They will also provide real-time updates and follow-up measures. An official of the Division of General Affairs stated, “It often took over 20 minutes to respond to urgent situations. To address this issue, the university has now established a real-time response.”
Initially, PNU considered installing emergency bells in hallways and restrooms, but budgetary and logistical constraints led to the decision to implement a mobile app-based system. The system, which took about three weeks to prepare, was officially launched on May 16th. The official of the Division of General Affairs added, “Student safety is our top priority. We hope all university members become familiar with the system to receive effective assistance in emergencies.”
Reporter Lim Seung-Ha
Translated by Seo Yoo-Jung