Jinju International Agriculture and Food Expo Opens Nov. 4; Venue Safety Inspected

Joint inspection conducted with relevant agencies, including police and fire departments, ahead of Nov. 4 opening
Visitor routes and evacuation paths, traffic management, and emergency response systems reviewed
14th expo to be held Nov. 4-8 at Jinju Sports Complex

Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, conducted a final inspection of venue facilities and visitor safety measures on Nov. 3, one day before the opening of the 2026 Jinju International Agriculture and Food Expo.

The city said on Nov. 3 that it had conducted a joint safety inspection of the expo venue at Jinju Sports Complex, attended by officials from Jinju City's Civil Safety Division, Jinju Police Station, Jinju Fire Station, other related agencies, and the event organizers.

The inspection was organized to review indoor and outdoor venue facilities and visitor safety plans ahead of the five-day Jinju International Agriculture and Food Expo, which will be held from Nov. 4 to 8.

[Photo courtesy of Jinju City] Officials from Jinju City, the Jinju Police Station, the Jinju Fire Station and other relevant organizations inspect event facilities and visitor safety measures at Jinju Sports Complex ahead of the opening of the 2026 Jinju International Agro-Food Expo.

Attendees inspected key venue facilities, including visitor routes and emergency evacuation paths, parking lot operations and traffic management plans, and the deployment of safety personnel.

They also reviewed safety measures related to event operations, including medical support and response procedures for medical emergencies, the condition of venue facilities and promotional materials, and the maintenance of the surrounding area.

Any hazards and deficiencies identified during the inspection were addressed on site.

In particular, to prepare for large crowds during the event, attendees reviewed how to manage visitor routes in the event of congestion and procedures for responding to emergencies. They also reviewed the roles of and coordination among relevant agencies, including the police and fire departments.

Jinju City plans to maintain coordination with the relevant agencies throughout the event to ensure visitor safety, maintain traffic order, and respond to emergencies.

The head of Jinju City's Civil Safety Division said, "We expect many visitors during the event, so special care must be taken to ensure safety. Please identify potential hazards in advance, including those related to facilities and visitor routes, and address any deficiencies."

The 2026 Jinju International Agriculture and Food Expo, now in its 14th year, will be held from Nov. 4 to 8 at Jinju Sports Complex.

Agricultural organizations and companies from South Korea and abroad will participate in the expo, where they will exhibit and sell agricultural and food products, as well as agricultural equipment.

The event will feature exhibitions promoting outstanding local agricultural and food products and showcasing agriculture, as well as exhibitions and hands-on activities involving native seeds, agricultural activities, and other accompanying events.

In preparation for the expo's opening, Jinju City plans to inspect venue facilities and visitor amenities and continue taking the necessary measures for safety management and traffic response throughout the event.

For a large-scale expo to operate safely, it is important not only to inspect facilities before opening but also to manage congestion in crowded areas and ensure that traffic and emergency response systems function effectively on site throughout the event.

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