9.3 Million Viewers Captivated by ‘Salmokji’…A Night-Time Influx of Visitors to the Yesan Reservoir Filming-Location

Salmokji Breaks 9.3 Million in Just 8 Days—A ‘Real-Life’ Sensation

The horror film ‘Salmokji’ is drawing overwhelming attention, breaking through 930,000 cumulative viewers within just eight days of release. With a steady stream of visitors flooding day and night at ‘Salmokji Reservoir’, located in ‘Yesan County’ in South Chungcheong—where the film was actually shot—authorities have launched an emergency response.

Late-Night Visitor Rush—‘No Mercy’ Safety Measures Activated in ‘Yesan County’

Concerns are growing that the movie’s success could quickly lead to a major ‘safety accident’. On the 16th, ‘Yesan County’ in South Chungcheong convened an emergency joint countermeasure meeting with the fire department, police, and the Korea Rural Community & Agriculture Corporation, and finalized strong on-site control plans.

• Late-night vehicle control: immediate upkeep of signage around the reservoir for ‘complete vehicle entry and exit shutdown’, and instant installation/repair of warning signs for hazardous areas

• Patrols and infrastructure strengthening: a major increase in joint patrol staff day and night, with plans to add nighttime lighting and additional CCTV

• Zero-tolerance crackdowns: no exceptions—strict measures when illegal cooking or dangerous actions are detected

• Securing the golden time: upgrade the real-time coordination system between the fire department and police in preparation for emergencies

Authorities have issued stern warnings about the risk of ‘safety accidents’ amid the surge in tourists, urging absolute cooperation with local government safety rules, including using designated access routes and maintaining nighttime ‘entry restrictions’.