Gokseong County Strengthens Safety Management for Festivals and Events in May and June

Relevant Organizations and Groups Review and Approve Response Plans

Gokseong County held the 2nd Gokseong County Safety Management Committee meeting on the 28th to review and approve safety management plans for upcoming major events. Provided by Gokseong County

On April 29, Gokseong County in South Jeolla Province (Governor Cho Sangrae) announced that it had held the 2nd Gokseong County Safety Management Committee meeting on the 28th, where it reviewed and approved safety management plans for four upcoming major events.

This committee meeting was chaired by Governor Cho Sangrae and attended by nine related organizations and groups, including the local police station, fire station, and education support office. The agenda items included the 15th Gokseong World Rose Festival, the Gokseong Train Village Traditional Market Chikchikpokpok Night Market, the 2025 Gokseong County Citizens’ Day event, and a special event for Children’s Day 2025. The focus was on preventing accidents in advance for each event and inspecting on-site response systems.

In particular, the 15th Gokseong World Rose Festival, which will be held from May 16 to 25, is the county's flagship festival, attracting about 300,000 tourists annually. Accordingly, the committee concentrated on discussing emergency response systems, including safety management of event facilities and the operation of an integrated situation room, and called for thorough preparations.

Additionally, safety management plans for the "Train Village Grand Adventure! Hi Fun Balloon Festival," which will be held at Seomjingang Train Village during the Children's Day holiday from May 4 to 6, were also discussed. As the event is expected to draw many family visitors with children, there was discussion on maintaining order at the venue and preparing emergency response measures.

Along with this, a report was given on the "2025 Intensive Safety Inspection" plan, which will be carried out for 61 days until June 13. The inspection will cover 68 sites, including construction sites, traditional markets, water leisure facilities, and rural guesthouses. The plan aims to enhance effectiveness by expanding the participation of private experts, introducing a resident application system, and building and disclosing a database of inspection results. If any significant risk factors are found during the inspection process, follow-up measures such as repairs, reinforcements, and detailed safety diagnoses will be thoroughly implemented.

Governor Cho Sangrae emphasized, "Safety can never be overemphasized," and urged, "I hope we can create a safe festival where tourists can enjoy themselves with peace of mind through thorough safety measures in each field and safety training for staff."

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