Seoul deploys 6,800 safety personnel for weekend fireworks festival
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday it will deploy 6,800 safety personnel and expand traffic controls around this year's Seoul International Fireworks Festival, which for the first time will run over two days, with a preliminary program Friday and the main fireworks show Saturday. The main show begins at 8 p.m. Saturday at Yeouido Hangang Park along the Han River. The event, organized…
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced the deployment of 6,800 safety personnel to enhance security for the upcoming Seoul International Fireworks Festival, which will run over two days for the first time in the event's history. The festival, organized by Hanwha Corp. and the city, is expected to draw more than 1 million spectators and features a preliminary program on Friday with the main fireworks show scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. at Yeouido Hangang Park along the Han River.
In preparation for the event, traffic controls have been expanded, with Wonhyo Bridge closed from 9 a.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday, and Yeouidong-ro closed from 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday, rerouting bus routes. Seoul Subway Line 5 will add 18 extra trips, and Line 9 will add 65 during peak hours to accommodate the increased crowds.
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