[Culture&] Gwanghwamun BTS Concert Terror Preparedness… Police Special Forces Fully Deployed, Zero Tolerance for Bomb Threats

‘BTS' Lands in Gwanghwamun... Police Entering 'Highest Level Security' Mode

Ahead of the large-scale comeback concert of global artist 'BTS' on the 21st at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, the police are establishing a 'highest level of security' in preparation for any potential terror threats. This is a proactive measure to prevent any unforeseen incidents due to the recent worsening of international situations such as the Middle East crisis. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 13th that they will mobilize all available personnel from the 'Police Special Forces' to conduct pre-event safety inspections throughout the venue. Given that it is a massive event attracting fans from around the world, they are committed to ensuring complete 'safety accident prevention.

Bomb Threats Under 'Zero Tolerance Principle'... 30 Entrances Equipped with 'Metal Detectors'

The 'zero tolerance principle' will be strictly applied to false bomb threats aimed at disrupting the concert. On the day of the event, if a bomb threat is received, an analysis response team will be immediately deployed to assess the risk, and the perpetrator who wastes police resources with public threats will be pursued and apprehended under the principle of 'arrest investigation'. They will face criminal penalties as well as significant 'civil liability for damages'. Physical threats outside the venue will also be completely controlled. To prevent vehicle ramming attacks, police buses and water-filled barricades will be densely placed around the venue, and 'door-type metal detectors' will be installed at all 30 entrances for spectators. Due to thorough security checks, entry may be delayed, so spectators are strongly urged to 'simplify their belongings'.