31 Buildings Near Gwanghwamun to Be Controlled on BTS Concert Day... Unauthorized Viewing Strictly Blocked

With the full-member comeback concert of BTS set to take place on March 21 at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, the police and the Seoul Metropolitan Government have initiated unprecedented building control measures, anticipating a crowd of up to 260,000 people on the day of the event.

On the 11th, a promotional video for the BTS concert to be held on the 21st is playing on the electronic billboard near Koreana Hotel in Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News.

According to the police and the Seoul Metropolitan Government on March 15, 31 buildings near Gwanghwamun Square have been designated as priority management sites. On March 13, the police requested full closure of the main entrances and opening of only the rear entrances for six buildings directly adjacent to the square on the day of the concert. This measure is intended to prevent concertgoers from bypassing these buildings to enter the venue through unauthorized routes.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has also strongly requested strict control of rooftop and upper-floor access for the remaining 25 buildings. This is to prevent accidents that could occur if fans without tickets attempt to access rooftops or balconies to watch the concert without authorization. However, since completely closing rooftops without automatic opening and closing devices would violate fire safety regulations regarding emergency escape routes, the city is inspecting the presence of such devices and coordinating customized management plans for each building.

Previously, KT WEST building, which is adjacent to Gwanghwamun Square, announced that it would completely close the building on the day of the concert due to safety concerns.

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