SK shieldus's physical security brand ADT Caps said on the 10th that, ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, basic safety management checks are needed for small business owners based on an analysis of store operations data.
ADT Caps conducted a comprehensive analysis of dispatch data during the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday period and compensation claims filed by its service users over the past two years. It noted that the frequency and types of incidents differed from usual in line with changes in store operating environments during the holiday.
The analysis found that the average daily number of dispatches to small business stores during the Lunar New Year holiday rose about 42% compared with normal periods. Changes were also seen in the dispatch times. While dispatches are relatively more frequent during late-night hours in ordinary times, during the Lunar New Year holiday they tended to be concentrated in the daytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. This is analyzed as an effect of changes in store management conditions due to wider business closures in commercial districts and shortened operating hours.
Differences also appeared in incident types by industry. In manufacturing, fires accounted for the highest share at 82.6% of reported incidents. In food service, in addition to fires, a range of incidents such as storm and flood damage, supply and drainage leaks, glass breakage, and theft tended to occur together. This is interpreted as the combined result of store management gaps, weather factors, and increased use of equipment.
ADT Caps explained that, because stores are often left unattended for long periods during the Lunar New Year holiday, even advance checks alone can greatly reduce the likelihood of incidents. It emphasized the importance of checking basic items before the holiday, such as whether electric heaters and kitchen equipment are powered off, gas valve inspections, confirming the condition of supply and drainage pipes and external facilities, and whether doors and windows are locked.
ADT Caps maintains a 24/7/365 real-time monitoring and rapid dispatch system during the holiday and responds not only to intrusion signals but also to various abnormal situations such as fires and leaks. After an incident, it supports recovery from damage through compensation services.
An ADT Caps official said, "During the Lunar New Year holiday, security and safety conditions can differ from usual," adding, "Through basic checks before the holiday and a constant monitoring system, we will help small business owners manage their stores stably even during the holiday season."