Extended Operation of Lines 2, 3, and 5 Ahead of Portugal Match... Temporary Closure of Bus Stops

Safety Measures for Street Cheers, Expansion of Emergency Evacuation Shelters
Four Connected Tents on the West Side of Sejong the Great Statue
Subway Lines 2, 3, and 5 Operate Until 3 AM
Traffic Control Implemented by Section if Crowds Gather
Bus Detours to Nearby Roads During Sejong-daero Closure

On the 28th, the second match of Group H in the 2022 Qatar World Cup between South Korea and Ghana took place, with the Red Devils and citizens passionately cheering at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Seoul City has prepared safety measures in anticipation of street cheering events ahead of the third group stage match against Portugal in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, scheduled for the 3rd. From 9 PM, the Sejong Center bus stop will be temporarily closed, and subway lines 2, 3, and 5 will operate until 3 AM to accommodate citizens returning home.

On the 2nd, Seoul City announced that, similar to the first and second street cheering events, a comprehensive on-site situation room will be operated, and cooperation with related agencies such as Jongno District Office, police, and fire department will be maintained to manage crowds, control traffic, and provide emergency rescue support. Due to the ongoing cold weather, Seoul City urged citizens participating in the cheering events to prepare thoroughly with warm clothing, gloves, blankets, and other cold-weather gear.

In preparation for patients suffering from hypothermia due to the cold wave, the emergency shelter space, which was operated for 10 people during the second match, will be expanded to accommodate up to 80 people. Four connected tents will be set up on the west side of the King Sejong statue in Gwanghwamun Square, equipped with heating devices, and medical personnel will be stationed on-site. The organizers will also prepare hot packs and other supplies.

Seoul City will temporarily close two bus stops at Sejong Center from 9 PM, when crowds are expected to gather, until the last train operation, in preparation for the street cheering event for the 2022 Qatar World Cup match against Portugal.

From 9 PM until the end of the event, the Sejong Center bus stops (01272, 01126), which are closest to Gwanghwamun Square, will be temporarily closed for safety. All bus routes passing through these stops will pass without stopping. Subway Line 5 may also pass through Gwanghwamun Station without stopping if platform congestion levels require it.

There will be no extension of the last bus service in Seoul. However, all 14 late-night bus routes will operate normally, with increased dispatch between 2 and 3 AM in downtown areas such as Gwanghwamun. Bus routes passing through Gwanghwamun and City Hall include N16, N26, N37, N51, N62, N73, and N75.

Seoul City announced that after the Portugal match ends, a total of 31 additional train services will be operated until 3 a.m. the next day at City Hall Station on Line 2, Gyeongbokgung Station on Line 3, and Gwanghwamun Station on Line 5.

Subway lines 2, 3, and 5 will operate special trains from the end of the street cheering event until 3 AM on the 3rd. Safety personnel at four stations near the event venue, including Gwanghwamun Station, will be deployed at four times the usual number (48 personnel compared to the usual 12). Measures such as managing pedestrian flow to prevent crowding and inspecting subway facilities will continue to ensure station safety.

If roads are closed as they were during the first match, bus routes passing through those roads will be rerouted via nearby roads, and advance notices will be provided inside buses and at bus stops.

On the day of the street cheering event, public bicycles and personal mobility devices cannot be rented or returned in the Gwanghwamun area. Temporary suspension of Ddareungi rental and return will be enforced at eight locations, including Exit 4 of Gyeongbokgung Station, beside Jongno District Office, and Gwanghwamun Station. Returning personal mobility devices within a 700-meter radius of Gwanghwamun Square is prohibited. To prevent pedestrian accidents caused by illegally parked vehicles, the city and district offices will jointly conduct intensive enforcement against parking violations in the Gwanghwamun area.

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