Jinju City Council Conducts Pre-Inspection of October Festival Preparations

On-Site Inspections Prioritize Public Safety
Discussions Held on Improving Operations and Safety Measures

The Planning and Culture Committee of Jinju City Council in South Gyeongsang Province announced on September 30 that it had conducted an on-site inspection to directly check the preparation status for the October festivals around the Jinju Fortress area.

The inspection was attended by members of the Planning and Culture Committee, staff from the council secretariat, officials from the executive branch, and representatives from the three festival organizing bodies.

The committee meticulously checked the preparation status to ensure public safety and the quality of festival operations by inspecting, in turn: the arrangement of lanterns and facilities within Jinju Fortress; the safety watchtower, electronic display board, and connection of riverside stairs in front of Chokseokmun Gate; Jinju Victory Park and the floating bridge; as well as the special stage, audience seating, and the wish lantern tunnel at Mangyeong riverside.

Jinju City Council Conducts Preliminary Inspection of October Festival Preparations.

This year’s Namgang Lantern Festival will feature new lanterns, including moving lanterns and those utilizing 3D holograms, making their debut. Real-time congestion information will be provided using new technologies such as an AI chatbot guide system. In addition, the festival is introducing various changes, such as enhancements to the citizen participation lantern zone, which means even more effort than usual is required to ensure the festival’s success.

The committee emphasized that, for these innovations to be more than just displays that people glance at and pass by, it is essential to ensure not only on-site safety but also a convenient viewing experience.

Jung Yonghak, Chair of the Planning and Culture Committee, stated, “With technology and tradition coming together to make the festival even richer, the council will prioritize the safety of citizens and tourists above all else. We hope that any issues identified during the inspection will be addressed so that Jinju’s flagship festival can be held successfully.”

Jinju City is also working to expand the scope of the Gaecheon Art Festival by increasing the number of preliminary rounds held outside the city, establishing a new grand prize for the folk painting category, and improving the structure of the traditional market. The city also plans to add more attractions with content such as the Jinju Victory Parade and a costume parade competition.

Additionally, the Korea Drama Festival has been upgraded to encompass the past, present, and future of K-dramas by installing new drama sets, launching a new drama photo exhibition, and expanding photo zones.

Meanwhile, among Jinju’s major autumn festivals, the Jinju Namgang Lantern Festival will be held from October 4 to October 19, while the 74th Gaecheon Art Festival and the Korea Drama Festival will both take place from October 10 to October 19.

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