Seoul police step up crowd safety measures for Halloween
Police will step up crowd safety measures in major nightlife districts across Seoul for Halloween festivities next week, officials said Friday. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA) said it will operate a special safety management period from Friday to Nov. 1. During this period, 4,594 police personnel — including 30 riot police units, 120 regional patrol teams, 120 special task force…
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA) is beefing up crowd safety measures across major nightlife districts in Seoul for the upcoming Halloween festivities, according to The Korea Times. The enhanced safety measures are set to be in effect from Friday to November 1, with 4,594 police personnel deployed to key areas such as Itaewon, Hongdae, Seongsu, Myeongdong, and Ikseon-dong.
This comes in the wake of the tragic 2022 Itaewon crowd crush incident, which claimed 159 lives. The heightened police presence will focus on traffic management, preventive patrols, and close coordination with local district governments to ensure a safer environment for the large crowds expected during the festivities.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Seoul police step up crowd safety measures for Halloween koreatimes.co.kr
- Police Step Up Security in Seoul ahead of Halloween world.kbs.co.kr
