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 has announced plans to deploy 6,800 personnel to ensure safety during the upcoming 2026 Seoul International Fireworks Festival. Scheduled for Friday and Saturday, this annual event hosted by Hanwha Group is expected to attract around 1 million visitors along the Han River. A safety headquarters will be established in collaboration with the police, fire departments, Hanwha and other relevant agencies to manage crowds and traffic in the vicinity of the festival site.
Operational command centers serving as emergency medical stations will be set up in six locations across the Yeouido and Ichon neighborhoods. To monitor safety on the river, 45 patrol boats will be utilized. Additionally, Hanwha will employ CCTV cameras in each zone of the festival venue to track crowd density in real-time and operate an emergency request feature on the official festival application, Orange Play.
On Saturday's main event, traffic controls will be implemented, closing Wonhyo Bridge from 9 a.m. until 3 a.m. the following day.
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