Sangmin Lee: "Safety is the Top Priority at K-pop Concerts"

"Tomorrow Will Switch to Indoor Program"

Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min stated on the 11th regarding the '2023 Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree' K-pop concert, "We will take thorough safety measures."

On the afternoon of the 9th, Minister Lee said at a 'Typhoon Khanun Emergency Evacuation Status Briefing' held at the Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul, "We are in frequent communication with the head of the Korea Meteorological Administration regarding the weather on that day," adding, "We expect the typhoon to have completely passed by the time the closing ceremony takes place."

He said, "However, the biggest concern is the possibility of various sound equipment or stages collapsing due to strong winds," and added, "We will take thorough safety measures such as securing these structures."

Minister Lee emphasized, "While the Sangam World Cup Stadium can accommodate about 66,000 people, there is a completely different issue between 60,000 individuals gathering and over 40,000 people gathering as part of an organization (Scouts). We are paying attention to the content of the event, but the top priority is the safety of the young students."

Regarding criticism that public officials were mobilized for the K-pop concert, he said, "As far as I know, no public officials have been specially mobilized," and added, "I understand that we are currently recruiting 1,000 volunteers."

Meanwhile, concerning the northward movement of Typhoon Khanun, Minister Lee said, "Practically, outdoor programs are only possible until today," and "Tomorrow, outdoor programs are absolutely not scheduled to take place."

He continued, "My judgment that outdoor programs will be difficult tomorrow is my personal opinion," and emphasized, "If there is any disagreement, I intend to assert my opinion."

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