6,800 personnel to be deployed to ensure safety at Seoul fireworks festival
The Seoul city government said Tuesday it will deploy 6,800 personnel to manage crowds and handle emergencies during the 2026 Seoul International Fireworks Festival set to take place later this week. The annual festival hosted by Hanwha Group is scheduled for Friday and Saturday this year, with about 1 million people expected to visit the event along the Han River. The city government said a…
The Seoul city government announced plans to deploy 6,800 personnel to ensure safety and manage crowds during the 2026 Seoul International Fireworks Festival, set to occur this week. The prestigious event, organized by Hanwha Group, will take place on Friday and Saturday, drawing an estimated 1 million visitors along the Han River.
To oversee the crowds and traffic in the area, a safety headquarters will be established in collaboration with local police, fire departments, and other relevant agencies. Moreover, operational command centers serving as emergency medical stations will be positioned at six sites in Yeouido and Ichon neighborhoods. To monitor safety on the river, 45 patrol boats will be utilized.
Additionally, Hanwha will employ CCTV cameras to track real-time crowd density in each zone of the festival venue and will also operate an emergency request feature within the official festival app, Orange Play. On Saturday's main event day, traffic controls will be implemented, temporarily closing Wonhyo Bridge from 9 a.m. until 3 a.m. on Sunday, and the Yeou.
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