Hanwha Fireworks Festival Draws 1 Million Visitors... 13 Billion Won Invested for Enhanced Safety and Attractions

45 Billion Won Invested in Safety Management and 5,000 Personnel Deployed

22nd Year of the Festival; Over 300 Veterans' Families Invited

On September 6, Hanwha announced that it had safely hosted the 'Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026 in partnership with Hanwha' on September 5 around Yeouido Hangang Park. This year, Hanwha Group fully funded the festival, including 4.5 billion won for safety management, with a total expenditure of 13 billion won. The event drew an audience of about 1 million people.

Fireworks by Hanwha Co., Ltd. showcased at the 2026 Seoul International Fireworks Festival with Hanwha. Hanwha Communications Committee

Celebrating its 22nd year, the festival featured teams from Hanwha Korea, the United States, and the United Kingdom, each presenting firework shows that showcased the unique characteristics of their respective countries.

Particularly remarkable was the new spectacle using Wonhyo Bridge. The festival introduced mirror-image fireworks ("Decalcomanie") set off symmetrically across both sides of the Han River, as well as "Tower Fireworks" utilizing Wonhyo Bridge. There were also fireworks displays forming words such as "SEOUL" and "WE ARE HANWHA" in the night sky.

The Korean team presented a fireworks show themed "The Starry Night—Puzzle of Light," inspired by Vincent van Gogh's 'Starry Night.' The display artistically portrayed the idea of pieces of emotion finding their place and coming together as a completed whole of light.

Hanwha Group has continued this festival for over 20 years since the first Seoul International Fireworks Festival in 2000, except for years when the event was canceled due to COVID-19 or other reasons. Prior to this year's festival, Chairman Kim Seung-youn emphasized, "Hanwha launches fireworks into the sky because happiness is something that can be enjoyed by everyone looking up at the sky, and we want to share that happiness."

Hanwha's fireworks showcased at the Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026, presented in partnership with Hanwha. Hanwha Communication Committee

This year, Hanwha also invited more than 300 veterans and their families. Hanwha has been inviting veterans’ families to the fireworks festival since 2024.

Given the large crowds, the festival deployed the largest-ever safety force. Hanwha assigned approximately 5,000 personnel—including over 1,200 Hanwha employee volunteers—for safety management and maintaining order at the event site.

A joint situation room was established with the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul Metropolitan Fire & Disaster Headquarters, and the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. Hanwha used the ‘Orange Safety’ smart app, which enables real-time monitoring of crowd density and efficient dispersal and on-site management.

The event also incorporated a safety management system utilizing KT’s 5G network slicing technology. CCTV footage installed throughout the venue was reliably transmitted, allowing for real-time monitoring of the site and management of crowd movement in key areas including the outskirts of Yeouido, Wonhyo Bridge, Mapo-dong, and Ichon-dong.

A "Take 10 Minutes Slowly" campaign was conducted to ensure safe departures for all attendees. After the event, more than 1,200 Hanwha employees participated in a 'Clean Campaign,' collecting trash and tidying up the area around Yeouido Hangang Park and the festival grounds.

Meanwhile, this year’s fireworks festival was also broadcast live online. The livestream, including coverage through HanwhaTV, recorded 2.68 million views, with a peak concurrent viewership of 260,000.

Hanwha employees volunteer group is conducting a 'Clean Campaign' by picking up trash around Yeouido Hangang Park and tidying up the event site after the Fireworks Festival. Hanwha Communications Committee

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