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Police brace for huge crowds at annual fireworks festival this weekend
Police brace for huge crowds at annual fireworks festival this weekend SEOUL, September 4 (AJP) - More than 5,000 police officers and other security personnel will be deployed to manage crowds and respond to emergencies in Yeouido along the Han River this weekend, as about 1 million people are expected to gather for the annual Seoul International Fireworks Festival, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The festival, hosted by Hanwha Group, has drawn more than 1 million visitors every year since it began in 2000, as crowds gather along the Ha September 4, 2026