Full Safety Measures for the 2030 Busan World Expo Bid Support 'Fireworks Show'!

April 6 Fireworks Show: Prioritizing Citizen Safety with Swift, Systematic Response and Safety Management System

Operation of Event Safety Control Tower, Deployment of Record Number of Safety Personnel (Over 6,100)

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The 2030 Busan World Expo bid fireworks show, which will demonstrate the capabilities and firm determination of Busan, the prepared host city for the Expo worldwide, is just 3 days away.

Poster for the 2030 Busan World Expo Bid Support Fireworks Show.

Busan City announced that it expects a crowd of 1 million people at the fireworks show on April 6 and is putting all its administrative efforts into ensuring a safe and enjoyable festival by prioritizing the safety of spectators above all else.

First, after the first practical meeting and a preliminary safety management plan review, the second vice mayor personally conducted on-site safety inspections by visiting emergency exits, major crowded areas, and Gwang-an Station at the event venue. On March 28, the mayor chaired a safety management committee meeting to finalize the roles and preparation status of each agency, ensuring a thorough pre-event safety readiness.

The city designated a total of 43 key management areas across Suyeong-gu, Nam-gu, and Haeundae-gu, including 8 zones at Gwangalli Beach, 6 subway stations, 9 external viewing areas, 16 main access roads to the event venue, and 4 other locations, to implement meticulous safety management.

At the comprehensive control room, the safety control tower for the event venue, CCTV monitoring installed at major bottlenecks, alleyways, and other hazardous areas around the venue will be used to monitor and manage crowding situations in real time. A close cooperation system with related organizations will be established to ensure the safety and convenience of spectators.

In particular, safety personnel will be increased and safety facilities reinforced at the 16 main access roads to Gwangalli Beach, nearby hazardous areas, and external viewing locations. LED vehicles and tall police officers will be deployed at key points within the venue to guide crowd order and broadcast real-time updates in case of congestion.

Additionally, medical booths will be operated, and emergency routes (4 locations) secured, with 22 ambulances stationed to establish a rapid transport system in case of emergencies.

To prevent access to wildfire-prone and hazardous areas in major spectator gathering zones, city and district wildfire prevention situation rooms will be operated. A total of 340 public officials and wildfire monitors will be deployed to Hwangnyeongsan (Geumnyeonsan), Jangjasan (Igidae), Jangsan, and Baeksan areas.

After the event, to prevent crowding and ensure orderly departure, on-site announcements and text messages will be provided so that spectators on the beachfront can return home first, followed by those on the sandy beach.

Empty trains will be deployed at congested subway stations, and the possibility of non-stop passage during severe congestion is also under review. Entry control will be implemented according to congestion levels to encourage dispersed departures via detours to nearby stations.

For the safe and successful hosting of the Expo fireworks show, approximately 6,100 safety personnel?the largest number ever?including city and district officials, police, firefighters, and volunteers, will be deployed around the event venue.

On the 3rd at 4 p.m., safety training and work guidelines will be provided to team leaders by district at City Hall. On the day before the event, April 5, a joint on-site inspection with related organizations will be conducted. On the event day, hourly situation checks and proactive measures by district will be taken to systematically and thoroughly respond to any safety incidents.

Mayor Park Hyung-jun stated, “Busan is an international city equipped with abundant tourist resources, a global business environment, and convenient transportation accessibility, ready to create a new world.” He added, “We will do our best until the end to prove Busan’s capabilities as a safe city by hosting a safe festival and showcase K-Safety to the world.”

He also added, “Traffic congestion is expected on the day of the event, so we encourage the use of public transportation and ask for citizens’ voluntary cooperation in maintaining order.”

From April 4 to 7, during the visit of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) inspection team, Busan City will implement a ‘two-day alternating vehicle operation system.’ Vehicles with odd-numbered license plates will be restricted on odd-numbered days (5th, 7th), and even-numbered plates on even-numbered days (4th, 6th), demonstrating a clean and safe traffic environment and high civic awareness of traffic order to the on-site inspection team.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.