Seoul City On High Alert

Jun 17, 2023, 11:47 IST

As a large gathering is anticipated in the city's heart on Saturday evening to mark the 10-year anniversary of well-known K-pop boy band BTS, Prime Minister Han Duk-soo implemented strict safety measures to prevent any accidents.

As part of a two-week long citywide celebration, the event will be hosted at Yeouido's Han River Park in honour of the global sensation's debut 10 years ago.

“There will be fireworks, and it's anticipated that many people will gather at once for the occasion,” says Han.

He further stated, "The government should prioritise safety management due to concerns of crowd accidents during the process of a large number of people moving through bridges, roads, and other areas in a short period of time."

Han added that the local government must set up efficient measures, including emergency medical plans and safety alarms and signs for foreign visitors.

Yeongdeungpo Police Station, which has jurisdiction over the area, has promised to put in place extensive safety measures, which will include monitoring stage conditions and evacuation routes as well as enforcing traffic controls.

From 63 Square to the southern part of Mapo Bridge, there will be traffic controls on Saturday, beginning at 2 p.m., according to the police.

In addition, the police intend to send 630 officers to the event venue and the surrounding area to handle people and traffic while strengthen up the supervision of illegal parking on major roads like Olympic-daero, Nodeul-ro, and Gangbyeonbuk-ro, Hangang Bridge, and Yanghwa Bridge.

After assessing the crowd density, officials are also considering having underground trains pass through Yeouinaru Station on Line No. 5 without stopping.

The BTS' 10th Anniversary Festa, a joint project with the Seoul City Government, runs through June 25 in various parts of the city under the slogan "BTS presents everywhere."

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