Changwon Special City Aims for Zero Accidents at Jinhaeng Gunhangje Festival... Joint Safety Inspection Conducted with Related Agencies

Changwon City in Gyeongnam Special City conducted a joint inspection with related organizations on the 21st to ensure a safe 62nd Jinhae Gunhangje Festival, the largest cherry blossom festival in the nation.

Strengthening Safety Inspections for the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival.

The 62nd Jinhae Gunhangje Festival will feature various events such as the Memorial Ceremony for Admiral Yi Sun-sin, the Military Band and Honor Guard Festival, and a multimedia fireworks show from the opening eve on the 22nd until April 1st throughout the Jinhae district.

The joint inspection team visiting the site conducted a thorough on-site inspection focusing on major event venues including Yeojeo Stream, Gyeonghwa Station, Jinhaeru Pavilion, Jungwon Rotary, and the Public Sports Ground.

The joint inspection team consisted of safety management officials from the Office for Government Policy Coordination, Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, Changwon City, Jinhae Police Station, Changwon Fire Headquarters, Korea Electrical Safety Corporation, Korea Gas Safety Corporation, and the Korea Institute of Registered Architects.

Changwon City plans to immediately address minor issues on-site during the inspection day and supplement any deficiencies before the main events begin, aiming to operate a safe festival without any safety accidents this year as well, following last year.

Jang Geum-yong, the First Deputy Mayor, stated, “During the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival, more than 4 million tourists visit our city nationwide, which could potentially lead to unexpected safety accidents. Therefore, all related organizations and event organizers must maintain a close cooperative system throughout the event period to ensure that all visitors can enjoy a safe festival and that safety management at all venues is thoroughly maintained.”

Meanwhile, Changwon City is deploying over 6,000 safety management personnel throughout the entire 62nd Jinhae Gunhangje Festival period, installing seven additional public warning devices and safety towers for crowd control at major venues, and establishing a safety management system in cooperation with related organizations such as the Jinhae Police Station to ensure utmost safety.

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