Kim Dong-yeon Issues Emergency Directive on 'Transportation, Fire, Accommodation, and Medical Safety Measures' for BTS Gwanghwamun Concert

Dong-yeon Kim, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, has issued special instructions to thoroughly inspect the response systems across transportation, fire safety, medical services, accommodation, and guidance sectors, as approximately 260,000 people are expected to gather for the BTS concert at Gwanghwamun in Seoul on March 21.

On March 18, Governor Kim delivered these special instructions to all public officials in Gyeonggi Province, emphasizing, "The larger the crowd at an event, the more thoroughly we must prepare in advance, ensuring that even the smallest risk factors are not overlooked."

He further urged, "Make thorough preparations in every sector, including transportation, fire safety, medical services, and accommodation, so that Gyeonggi residents can safely return home after the concert. Prioritize the safety and convenience of residents’ journeys home, and maintain close cooperation with relevant agencies until the end."

Accordingly, Gyeonggi Province plans to review the safety networks for each area of responsibility within individual agencies and departments. To establish a comprehensive response posture throughout the entire event, from before to after, the province will integrate transportation, disaster response, medical services, and onsite guidance into a unified system, building a multi-layered safety network that extends beyond the concert venue.

In particular, as large-scale travel demand between Gyeonggi Province and Seoul is anticipated immediately after the concert ends, the province will work to reduce congestion on public transportation and prevent crowd-related accidents by increasing the number of intercity buses between Gyeonggi and Seoul, adjusting bus intervals, and extending late-night operations.

Gyeonggi Provincial Government

Additionally, fire stations in areas adjacent to Seoul will ensure sufficient fire and rescue personnel and maintain emergency response readiness so that teams can be dispatched immediately in the event of an emergency.

For accommodation facilities in cities and counties near Seoul, fire safety inspections will be conducted, and facility managers will be actively informed about the importance of fire prevention and emergency procedures.

Furthermore, as a large number of foreign visitors are expected, the province will establish a robust guidance system in advance, including interpretation services in key languages for 119 emergency calls. In cases where medical institutions in Seoul cannot accommodate patients, arrangements will be made for the transfer of patients to hospitals in Gyeonggi Province, with available beds secured in advance and real-time patient transport systems checked as well.

To prevent safety accidents, Gyeonggi residents are advised to frequently check safety alert messages and traffic information on the day of the concert and to travel during less congested times to avoid crowds.

To this end, Gyeonggi Province will actively send out safety guidelines and information on potential risks via alert messages for crowded areas. Residents will be encouraged to move in an orderly manner according to on-site guides and announcements, rather than all leaving at once after the concert, and to avoid entering densely packed areas. Additionally, multilingual guidance services will be provided to ensure that foreign visitors can receive prompt assistance in the event of an emergency.

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