Gangnam District Mayor Kim Hyunki Conducts Safety Inspection Ahead of 'Gangnam Festival'

Joint Police and Fire Department Inspection of 1km Dosan-daero Section
Traffic Restrictions Begin October 2

Kim Hyunki, Mayor of Gangnam District in Seoul, conducted an on-site inspection of the Dosan-daero area on the 23rd together with related agencies such as the police and fire department, in preparation for the upcoming '2026 Gangnam Festival'.

Kim Hyunki, Mayor of Gangnam District (center), is discussing safety measures while conducting an on-site inspection of the Dosan-daero area with officials from related organizations on the 23rd. Provided by Gangnam District Office.

According to Gangnam District on the 24th, Mayor Kim walked approximately 1 km, from the parade waiting area near Cheongdam Intersection to the main stage at Dosan Park Intersection, from 1:30 p.m. for about two hours. During this time, he reviewed traffic control plans and safety management measures.

Given that large crowds are expected and vehicle traffic will be restricted, special attention was paid to the movement routes for spectators, detour routes for vehicles, and entrances for fire trucks in case of emergencies. Mayor Kim also visited nearby restaurants and businesses expected to experience inconvenience due to traffic control, explaining the control schedule and designated areas, and promised to reflect feedback gathered on-site in the overall event operation.

The '2026 Gangnam Festival' will take place from October 3 to 5 across Dosan-daero and the broader Gangnam area. On October 3, a Grand Parade featuring residents from 22 neighborhoods will be held from Cheongdam Intersection to Dosan Park Intersection, followed by concerts and other events along Dosan-daero.

Traffic restrictions for the event have also been announced. The section from Hakdong Intersection to Dosan Park Intersection will be closed starting midnight on October 2, and on October 3 and 4, traffic on all lanes in both directions will be completely restricted. During the parade on October 3, additional partial lane controls will be implemented from the southern end of Yeongdong Bridge to Cheongdam Intersection and Hakdong Intersection.

Mayor Kim Hyunki stated, "As large-scale parades and various events will take place on Dosan-daero and traffic controls will be implemented, safety is the top priority. We will work in close cooperation with agencies such as the police and fire department to thoroughly review everything—from traffic and pedestrian routes to our emergency response systems—so that all residents and visitors can enjoy the festival with peace of mind."

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