Seoul International Fireworks Festival Draws Hundreds of Thousands to Yeouido
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state
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- The Korea Herald
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The Seoul International Fireworks Festival took place on Saturday in the Yeouido district, featuring displays from South Korea, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Hosted by Hanwha Group, the event began just after 8 p.m. and drew an estimated 530,000 spectators. This year's festival was held approximately three weeks earlier than usual because the Chuseok fall harvest holiday occurs later this month.
The program opened with a performance by the British team, followed by the U.S. team, and concluded with a 20 minute show by South Korea's Hanwha Corp. The event, which began in 2000, is considered one of Seoul's signature autumn events. To manage the large crowds, approximately 6,800 personnel were mobilized, and the Seoul city government established a safety headquarters with police and fire departments. Safety measures included the use of 45 patrol boats on the river and real time crowd density monitoring via CCTV cameras.
Traffic controls were enforced around the site, including the closure of Wonhyo Bridge and Yeouidong-ro, which resulted in the temporary rerouting of 24 bus routes. Spectators arrived early with picnic mats and chairs, causing long lines at nearby convenience stores and restrooms.
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- The center outlet focused on the specific logistics of the event, the detailed schedule of the performances, and the comprehensive safety and traffic measures.
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- The center-right outlet framed the event as a major city spectacle, emphasizing the atmosphere of the crowds and the economic impact on local businesses.
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