Hapcheon County Strengthens Safety Management System Ahead of Cherry Blossom Marathon

by Choi Sungkyung

Published 19 Mar.2026 14:51(KST)

Comprehensive Safety Measures Reviewed for Crowd Control, Traffic, and Medical Response

Hapcheon County in South Gyeongsang Province held the "1st Safety Management Working Committee for 2026" at the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters on March 18, where the safety management plan for the 25th Hapcheon Cherry Blossom Marathon was reviewed and inspected.

Hapcheon County, On-Site Photos of the 1st Safety Management Working Committee for the 2026 Cherry Blossom Marathon

The meeting was chaired by the Deputy County Governor and attended by relevant departments of the county office, the police, the fire department, Hapcheon Branch of Korea Electric Power Corporation, and stakeholders from the electricity and gas sectors. They reviewed safety management measures for the marathon by category, with a particular focus on the division of roles and establishing a cooperative system among related organizations to ensure effective response strategies.

Key items inspected included: ▲ crowd control and deployment of safety personnel in densely populated areas; ▲ preemptive removal of hazards along the marathon course and within the event venue; ▲ parking operations and traffic control plans; and ▲ establishment of a medical support system to prepare for emergencies.

Prior to the event, Hapcheon County plans to conduct an on-site safety inspection jointly with South Gyeongsang Province and address any deficiencies in advance to fully prevent safety accidents.

Deputy County Governor Jang Jaehyuk stated, "This year's marathon has attracted significant interest, with participant registration closing early and a larger scale expected. We will ensure thorough preparations and on-site response through close cooperation among relevant organizations to deliver a safe and successful event."