Dongjak District Conducts Joint On-Site Inspection with Police and Fire Department Ahead of Fireworks Festival

Operation of Integrated On-Site Situation Room by District Office, Police, and Fire Authorities

Dongjak District in Seoul (Mayor Samyoung Ryu) announced on September 3 that, ahead of the 2026 Seoul World Fireworks Festival, it had conducted a joint on-site inspection with Dongjak Police Station and Dongjak Fire Station on September 2 to prepare for large crowds.

On the 2nd, Ryu Samyoung, Mayor of Dongjak District (center), is conducting a joint on-site inspection in preparation for the fireworks festival with the Chief of Dongjak Police Station (left) and the Director of Disaster Management at Dongjak Fire Station at Yongyang Bongjeojeong Park. Provided by Dongjak District.

The district plans to strengthen safety management in advance of the festival, as large numbers of visitors are drawn to local attractions such as Noryangjin Soccer Field, Yongyang Bongjeojeong Park, and Sayuksin Park during the fireworks festival.

Mayor Samyoung Ryu, the Chief of Dongjak Police Station, and the Head of Disaster Management at Dongjak Fire Station visited the three major spots to examine potential hazards resulting from crowd density, secure evacuation routes, and review personnel deployment. This joint inspection was arranged after Mayor Ryu proposed a joint patrol of agency heads at a public safety meeting held on August 27.

From August 31 to September 2, the district conducted safety inspections at seven fireworks festival hot spots: Noryangjin Soccer Field, the south end of Hangang Bridge, Dalmasa Temple, Gogudongsan Hill, Yongyang Bongjeojeong Park, Sayuksin Park, and Hyosajeong Park. They checked for damage or defects in safety fences and deck areas, and plan to install police lines and floor tape for pedestrian safety routes in areas that present a risk of accidents.

During the festival, around 680 personnel will be deployed on-site to oversee order and manage safety. A joint on-site situation room with police and fire officials will be operated, while the disaster safety situation room and the integrated CCTV control center will be interconnected to monitor crowd density in real time. A hotline will be established among related agencies to ensure rapid response in emergencies.

In addition, the district will crack down on illegal parking and unlicensed street vending in crowded areas, and increase cleaning staff to strengthen patrols during the festival and enhance waste collection after events.

Mayor Samyoung Ryu stated, “We will place the utmost priority on the safety of our residents and build a comprehensive safety management system by concentrating all administrative resources and working closely with police, fire, and other related agencies,” adding, “Please proactively cooperate with on-site safety staff and follow their instructions for maintaining order.”

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