Police Implement Crowd Safety Measures in Hongdae, Itaewon, and Gangnam During Halloween Period

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 23rd that it will implement a 'Crowd Density Safety Plan' in areas expected to have large crowds such as Hongdae, Itaewon, and Gangnam during the Halloween period from the 27th to the 31st.

Photo by Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.

The police will deploy 1,260 personnel, including riot squads, to strengthen safety activities during this period. In particular, special management measures such as one-way traffic in alleys will be implemented in 16 'high-density risky alleyways' in Mapo, Yongsan, and Gangnam districts. The police selected four locations in Mapo-gu, including Gopchang Alley, two Pocha Alleys, and Club Street Alley, five alleys in Itaewon, Yongsan, and seven alleys near Gangnam Station, considering factors such as alley width, slope, and crowd density.

The police will coordinate with local governments to manage hazardous obstacles on roads and sidewalks, and will also collaborate with Seoul Metro to respond to subway stations expected to be crowded, such as Hongdae Entrance Station, Gangnam Station, and Itaewon Station. Special police units will also be deployed at these subway stations to prevent serious crimes.

A police official stated, "We plan to prepare for a safe conclusion to Halloween through organic cooperation with related organizations," and added, "We ask citizens visiting crowded places to check traffic control times and one-way pedestrian routes in surrounding areas in advance and to cooperate with police guidance and control to maintain order."

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