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Seoul International Fireworks Festival

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2026-09-07 09:29 UTC → 2026-09-08 08:47 UTC · added removed

The 2026 Seoul World Fireworks Festival, hosted by Hanwha Group at Yeouido Hangang Park, concluded with an estimated attendance of approximately 1 million people. While the event was noted for its large-scale production and successful safety management, it faced significant challenges regarding public order order, transportation, and environmental impact. Safety measures remained extensive, with Hanwha investing included a 4.5 billion won investment in safety management and deploying the deployment of approximately 5,000 personnel, including 1,200 volunteers. personnel. Authorities utilized advanced technology, such as the ‘Orange Safety’ app and 5G-based CCTV monitoring, monitoring to manage crowd density. Local government officials, including the Yongsan District Head, conducted on-site inspections However, crowd management became a major logistical concern; to ensure pedestrian flow and emergency readiness. Despite prevent overcrowding at Yeouinaru Station, authorities implemented non-stop train passes, which caused passenger numbers at Yeouido Station to surge by up to 31 times the lack of major accidents, usual Saturday levels during peak hours. Total commuters across 12 nearby stations increased by nearly 90%. Post-event, the festival left behind substantial waste. Reports indicated that massive amounts of trash, waste, including food remains, plastic cups, and disposable mats, were abandoned at the site. Cleanup efforts required requiring over 10 trucks of waste to be removed from the Yeouido area. Additionally, authorities identified removed. Social issues also emerged, including 107 instances of ‘seat squatting,’ where individuals left mats unattended to illegally reserve prime viewing spots. squatting’ and the arrest of a 50-year-old man wearing an electronic monitoring device for the illegal filming of teenagers at the festival site. Experts have suggested that future large-scale events may require capacity limits for viewing areas, better crowd dispersal strategies staggered exit strategies, and expanded waste disposal facilities. facilities to manage intense congestion and environmental impact.

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  1. 2026-09-08 08:47 UTC Seoul International Fireworks Festival
  2. 2026-09-07 09:29 UTC Seoul International Fireworks Festival
  3. 2026-09-06 03:01 UTC Seoul International Fireworks Festival

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