Seoul tightens safety measures ahead of annual fireworks festival
Anticipating a crowd of more than 1 million people along the Han River, Seoul officials led by Mayor Oh Se-hoon carried out on-site safety checks Thursday to prevent overcrowding at the annual Seoul International Fireworks Festival. Oh conducted an on-site inspection at Yeouido Hangang Park, focusing on crowd management, emergency response plans and facility safety at one of the festival’s main…
Seoul authorities are implementing stringent safety protocols ahead of the annual Seoul International Fireworks Festival, which is set to draw over one million spectators along the Han River. Mayor Oh Se-hoon personally inspected Yeouido Hangang Park on Thursday, focusing on crowd management, emergency response strategies, and facility safety at a primary viewing area.
The festival, now in its 22nd edition, will span two days for the first time, with the pre-event taking place on Friday and the main program on Saturday. International tourists are expected to form a significant portion of the crowd. During his inspection, Mayor Oh reviewed multiple aspects, including designated crowd control zones, visitor dispersal plans, traffic management, spectator seating, entry and exit routes, safety barriers, sanitation facilities, and waste disposal systems.
The expanded format is anticipated to attract more visitors than previous years, necessitating comprehensive safety preparations.
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