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Busan Metropolitan City Launches Full Operation of AI-Based Safety Monitoring System in Traditional Markets

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that it has completed the establishment of an AI-Based Safety Monitoring System for Traditional Markets to strengthen safety in fire-prone traditional markets and will commence full-scale operation in November.

This system has been installed across about 500 shops in seven traditional markets in Busan—Bansong Big Market, Jaesong Market, Jaesong Hanmaeum Market, Choryang Traditional Market, Sujeong Traditional Market, Jangnim Alley Market, and Hadan Oil Permanent Market.

The key features include throwable fire extinguishers equipped with AI functionality, as well as gas, temperature, and humidity sensors that detect, monitor, and respond to fire hazards in real time.

In particular, the system goes beyond simple mobile phone alerts by providing an automated reporting network that directly connects to the 119 emergency center through a 24-hour control center, enabling swift containment of large-scale fires and prevention of casualties in small business environments.

This project has been promoted since March under the supervision of Busan Techno Park, which was commissioned to implement the system. The seven markets in Busan were selected as pilot sites where system installation has now been completed.

Ahead of the system’s full operation, Busan Metropolitan City will hold a launch ceremony for the AI-Based Safety Monitoring System for Traditional Markets today (Nov. 3) at 2 p.m. in the entrance plaza of Hadan Oil Permanent Market.
Approximately 100 people, including Mayor Park Heong-joon, National Assembly Member Lee Seong-kwon, city and district council members, and merchant association representatives, will attend. The event will feature an introduction to the system’s operation principles as well as a live fire simulation and fire suppression demonstration.

Through this initiative, the city expects traditional markets to transform into safe community economic spaces integrated with AI technology.
In particular, even during late-night hours or holidays—when management oversight is limited—AI monitoring will enable real-time risk detection and early response, allowing merchants to focus on their businesses with greater peace of mind.

Mayor Park Heong-joon said, “With the integration of AI technology innovation, traditional markets will become safer, more trustworthy, and more appealing to citizens. Busan Metropolitan City will continue to actively adopt digital innovations in traditional markets to promote local economic revitalization and create safe marketplaces.”