Cheorwon County conducted safety inspections in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety ahead of the 20th Cheorwon Hwagang Snail Festival, which opens on July 30. As a popular summer water festival, the focus was on water safety, crowd management, and emergency response systems to ensure a safe event.
On July 29, officials from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, Cheorwon County, Cheorwon Police Station, Cheorwon Fire Station, the 3rd Infantry Division, and the Cheorwon County Safety Management Advisory Group participated in a joint safety inspection at Hwagang Shiri Park in Kimhwa-eup.
The inspection team reviewed crowd management strategies, the safety of water play and snail-catching facilities, the availability of safety equipment such as life jackets, the deployment of safety personnel, emergency response systems, evacuation routes, and plans for extreme heat and adverse weather conditions.
Given the festival's emphasis on snail-catching and water activities, the team specifically checked whether danger zones were properly controlled and if the rescue and emergency response systems would function effectively in real situations.
An official from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety stated, “Summer festivals attract large crowds and pose significant risks related to water safety, making pre-event inspections crucial. We will work diligently with relevant agencies to ensure that the festival is safe and enjoyable for all attendees.”
Cheorwon County Mayor Kim Dong-il emphasized, “We are fully committed to ensuring that all visitors can enjoy the festival safely through thorough preparations and on-site responses. I urge everyone to actively comply with safety regulations.”
The 20th Cheorwon Hwagang Snail Festival will take place from July 30 to August 2 at Hwagang Shiri Park and Kimhwa Sports Park.
Starting as an experiential festival where visitors can catch snails and enjoy water activities in the pristine Hwagang area, this year marks the festival's 20th anniversary. Featuring snail-catching, barehanded fish catching, water sports, family activities, and local food markets, it has become a major summer attraction, drawing tens of thousands of tourists each year.
During the festival, Cheorwon County plans to continue monitoring safety management in collaboration with relevant agencies to prevent accidents.
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.