Ministry of the Interior and Safety Conducts Joint Inspection with Related Agencies on Safety Management and Quarantine Rule Compliance for 'Local Festivals'

Supporting Daily Life Recovery Through Safe Local Festival Hosting

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on the 2nd that it will conduct a joint safety inspection with related agencies starting from the 3rd to prevent safety accidents and infectious diseases, as regional festival events nationwide will be held in full swing from May following the lifting of COVID-19 social distancing measures.

This safety inspection was prepared to prevent safety accidents and the resurgence of infectious diseases, as the recent lifting of restrictions on the number of participants in events and gatherings coincides with the spring season when the number of visitors greatly increases, raising the possibility of large crowds gathering at event venues.

The inspection will involve the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and local governments, with priority given to inspecting regional festivals scheduled to be held face-to-face starting in May.

The main inspection items include ▲whether fire extinguishers are placed around restaurant booths and performance stages ▲management of gas facilities such as the abandonment of gas containers ▲use of non-standard electrical wires in food markets. Additionally, since regional festivals are being held again after a long time, a detailed check will be conducted to confirm whether local governments have properly established the ‘Regional Festival Safety Management Plan’ in accordance with relevant laws to ensure safe progress.

Ko Gwang-wan, Director of Disaster Cooperation Policy, said, "If safety management is not properly conducted, irreversible accidents may occur, diminishing the meaning of the festival," and added, "We will closely cooperate with related ministries, local governments, and related organizations to ensure that regional festivals can be held safely."

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