With over 1.2 million attendees expected at the 21st Busan Fireworks Festival, the Ministry of Interior is ramping up safety measures.
On November 7, ahead of the festival, the ministry will conduct a joint safety inspection with local authorities, police, fire departments, and coast guard officials. The inspection will cover crowd management, traffic control, emergency response, and facility safety. Any identified risks will be addressed before the festival begins.
The Busan Fireworks Festival is a major event that attracts over a million domestic and international visitors each year. In 2024, it welcomed 1.03 million attendees, while last year saw 1.17 million. This year, attendance is projected to exceed 1.2 million, with more than 8,000 paid seats sold internationally, indicating strong interest from foreign tourists.
On the afternoon of the event, Kim Kwang-yong, head of the Disaster Safety Management Bureau, will lead a final safety review meeting with relevant agencies. This meeting will take place at the comprehensive situation room at Gwangalli Beach, the festival venue, and will include representatives from Busan city, police, fire departments, and the Busan Festival Organizing Committee to finalize preparations.
The meeting will focus on crowd management strategies from entry to dispersal, traffic management for subways and vehicles, deployment of safety personnel, and plans for transporting emergency patients. Additionally, the multilingual guidance and interpretation systems will be thoroughly checked to ensure foreign visitors can enjoy the festival safely.
Following the meeting, Kim will personally inspect the festival area, reviewing the status of safety management vehicles, crowd control LED displays, the deployment of police officers, and the layout of emergency medical booths and vehicles.
To prevent safety incidents for international passenger ships and cruise vessels viewing the fireworks, the coast guard will also conduct checks on designated viewing areas, restricted zones, and the positioning of vessels.
Kim stated, "The government will do its utmost to ensure that all attendees at the Busan Fireworks Festival leave with joyful memories. I urge the public to actively cooperate with safety personnel to help create a safe festival experience."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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