[Itaewon Tragedy] Gangnam-gu, Halloween Day Night Special Patrol and Inspection

[Seoul District News] Gangnam-gu Joint On-Site Inspection by District Officials and Local Police at Gangnam Station Area, Garosugil, and Apgujeong Rodeo Station Area with High Foot Traffic on the 30th... Mapo-gu Recommends Voluntary Business Suspension and Conducts Special On-Site Guidance in Crowded Hongdae Area

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Seongmyeong Jo) conducted a special nighttime patrol and inspection on Halloween Day related to the Itaewon incident on the 30th.

A joint on-site inspection was carried out by district executives and staff along with the local police station in densely populated areas such as the Gangnam Station area, Garosugil, and Apgujeong Rodeo Station area.

During the on-site inspections continuing until the 31st, the progress of private events and the number of people gathered will be checked, with a focus on monitoring pedestrian traffic on narrow sloped walkways.

Mapo-gu (District Mayor Gangsu Park), following its recommendation for voluntary business closures targeting stores around Hongdae in relation to the Itaewon tragedy, has deployed a total of about 200 personnel, including 150 public officials, for special on-site guidance.

This is a focused measure to maintain safety in the Hongdae area, where many people are expected to gather late at night, and to prevent any possible additional accidents.

The special guidance, which began at 8 p.m. on the 30th, involved 204 personnel including 150 Mapo-gu public officials, police, volunteer crime prevention squads, the Small Business Association, and professional organizations cooperating together.

The district plans to continue safety inspections and guidance in crowded areas not only through the intensive guidance on the day but also by establishing a continuous cooperative system with related organizations.

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