The Great Prison Relocation: The Transfer of Daegu Prison to a New Location

**Dramatic Relocation of Daegu Prison**

On the morning of the 28th, a significant event occurred in front of Daegu Prison in Hwawon-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu. As the convoy buses carrying prisoners departed from the old prison premises, the atmosphere was tense with a strong police presence.

The transfer involved a massive operation, with approximately 2,200 prisoners being relocated to the newly built Daegu Prison in Habin-myeon, Dalseong-gun, which is located 18 km away. The magnitude of the operation was evident as around 300 personnel, including law enforcement units and special forces teams, were mobilized to ensure the security and safety of the transfer.

Amidst the heightened security measures, a total of 10 death row prisoners were among those being transferred, further underscoring the gravity of the operation. The Ministry of Justice left no stone unturned, deploying around 600 prison guards and 30 convoy buses to oversee the relocation process.

The impact of this relocation extends beyond the prison walls, as the old prison site is set to be repurposed for the benefit of the community. Plans for the area include the development of cultural and artistic facilities, such as the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and the National Music Complex.

The transformation of the old prison site marks a significant turning point for the residents of Hwawon-eup, signaling a shift towards a more peaceful and prosperous future for the neighborhood. As the last remnants of the old prison fade away, a new era of development and progress beckons for the region.

On the morning of the 28th, a convoy bus carrying prisoners departs from Daegu Prison in Hwawon-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu. Reporter Kim Gyu-hyeon

“Team A is leaving.” The morning of the 28th, in front of Daegu Prison, Hwawon-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu. The voice that came from the police radio made me tense. A temporary fence was placed on both sides of the road leading to the main gate of the prison, and dozens of police officers stood at a distance. When the left turn signal came on, a police motorbike and a patrol car left the main gate of the prison. This was followed by six Ministry of Justice convoy buses with emergency lights on. A patrol car also escorted the back of the convoy bus. On this day, about 2,200 prisoners were transferred from Daegu Prison to the newly built Daegu Prison in Habin-myeon, Dalseong-gun, 18 km away. On this day, about 300 people, including 12 patrol cars and 4 buses from Daegu Police Agency, 3rd Mobile Squad Company, and 2 Special Forces teams, from Daegu Police Agency, were sent to Hwawon-eup Prison and the Habin which just built. -myeon Jail. Police loaded their pistols with live ammunition in case of an emergency, such as a prisoner escaping, and were also given Tasers. Security personnel were deployed along the route of travel, including the entrance to the prison. Daegu Prison, where the death penalty is located, houses serious criminals such as death row inmates and life protection prisoners. Among the prisoners transferred that day were 10 death row prisoners. The Ministry of Justice sent around 600 prison guards and 30 convoy buses to the relocation operation. Buses, arranged in groups of six, transported prisoners between Hwawon and Habin prisons. The prison guards on the convoy bus were armed with pistols and gas guns.

On the morning of the 28th, a convoy bus carrying prisoners departs from Daegu Prison in Hwawon-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu. Reporter Kim Gyu-hyeon

Citizens gathered in groups of twos and threes to watch the moving procession. Resident Jang Seon-sim (62) said, “I feel refreshed. As the prison was in front of my house, I lived with the windows closed, but now I can live in peace. “I hope now there will be tall buildings in the neighborhood and a lot of development,” he said. Mr said. Jeon (59), “In the 80s and 90s, it was so brutal that gangsters in black suits were stationed in front of the prison. “There was a time when business was good in the neighborhood because there was a prison, so I’m sad to hear it’s leaving,” he said. Before that, the Ministry of Justice decided to relocate Daegu Prison, which opened in Hwawon-eup in 1971, because it was old and outdated. The new prison has a total area of ​​269,875 m2 and a total floor area of ​​61,123 m2, with one floor below ground and three floors above ground. There are a total of 28 buildings, including government buildings, reception buildings, and emergency waiting areas, and the execution site is gone. The gym and tennis court at the correctional facility are also open to residents. The Hwawon-eup Prison site, where prisoners left, is being reborn as a space for citizens. Daegu City and Dalseong-gun plan to create a cultural and artistic hub by building the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and the National Music Complex. The predecessor of Daegu Prison, which opened in Hwawon-eup in 1971, was Daegu Prison (Daegu Prison), built in Jung-gu, Daegu City in 1908. Daegu Prison was considered one of the three largest prisons in the country, together with Seodaemun Prison (Seodaemun Prison) and Pyongyang Prison (Pyongyang Prison) during the Japanese colonial period.

On the morning of the 28th, a bus carrying prisoners enters the newly built Daegu Prison in Habin-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu. random news

Correspondent Kim Gyu-hyun gyuhyun@hani.co.kr
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