Suicide Attempts on Han River Bridges Exceed 1,000 Annually
Hızlı Bakış
- Suicide attempts on Seoul's Han River bridges have exceeded 1,000 annually since 2022, with 1,270 dispatch calls last year.
- Despite the high number, 99% survival rate reported.
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Neden Önemli?
Suicide attempts on Seoul's Han River bridges have been a persistent issue. Data indicates a significant number of dispatch calls related to these attempts.
“We get three to four suspected suicide attempts that result in a dispatch call every day,” Kim said in an interview. “Most of them go with officers without protest, which means they were determined to end their lives.”
The intervention record reflects the scale of the crisis as well as the effectiveness of the response.
According to city data, suicide attempts on Han River bridges have surpassed 1,000 for four consecutive years since 2022, reaching 1,270 dispatch calls last year alone. Of those, 10 resulted in deaths, a survival rate of 99 per cent.
Açık Sorular
- What specific interventions are in place for suicide attempts?
- What are the demographics of individuals attempting suicide on the bridges?
- Are there specific factors contributing to the high number of attempts?
- What measures are being taken to prevent future attempts?






