BTS Live: Special forces, police, firefighters in action
By Yoo Na-hyunPosted : March 21, 2026, 20:39Updated : March 21, 2026, 20:39
Police and fire vehicles form a barricade ahead of the BTS concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun. 2026.03.21
SEOUL, March 21 (AJP) - Large numbers of police and fire personnel have been deployed across central Seoul ahead of a performance by BTS, with security and safety measures stepped up in the Gwanghwamun area.
Police have positioned riot units and traffic officers around Gwanghwamun Square, implementing vehicle restrictions and managing pedestrian flow in parts of the area. Special police units have also been deployed on site to prepare for any emergencies. Fire authorities have stationed fire trucks and emergency medical teams nearby, maintaining a rapid response posture.
On the day of the event, roads in the Gwanghwamun area are under traffic control, while boarding and alighting are restricted at nearby subway stations including City Hall, Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun, with some trains passing through without stopping.
Notices informing the public of traffic controls and viewing guidelines have been posted throughout the area, with citizens and tourists advised to use public transportation and take alternative routes.
Police control traffic ahead of the BTS concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun. 2026.03.21
Police special forces and drug-sniffing dogs patrol near Gwanghwamun Square ahead of the BTS concert in Seoul on March 21, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun. 2026.03.21
Police officers and firefighters patrol Seoul Plaza ahead of the BTS concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun. 2026.03.21
A notice announcing non-stop train operations is displayed inside Gwanghwamun Station on Seoul Subway Line 5 on March 20, 2026, a day ahead of the BTS concert at Gwanghwamun Square. AJP Yoo Na-hyun. 2026.03.20
A notice announcing non-stop train operations is displayed inside Gwanghwamun Station on Seoul Subway Line 5 on March 21, 2026, ahead of the BTS concert at Gwanghwamun Square. AJP Yoo Na-hyun. 2026.03.21
Civilians move under police guidance ahead of the BTS concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun. 2026.03.21