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On October 8, a special fireworks event will be held at Hangang Park in front of 63 Building in Yeouido, Seoul.
The ‘Seoul World Fireworks Festival with Hanwha’ started in 2000 by a company called Hanwha Life Insurance and has become the most famous fireworks festival in Korea.
As for how popular it is, every year when the event is held, it attracts more than 1 million people.
Because so many people flock to it at once, the surrounding area is completely paralyzed. People line up all the way to large bridges such as Mapo Bridge and Wonhyo Bridge that pass through Yeouido to watch the fireworks.
For this reason, on the afternoon of the day of this event, the subway line 5 Yeouinaru Station, which is closest to the venue, passes without stopping. It is concerned about safety accidents that can occur when a large number of people gather at once. Don't even think about approaching the venue by car.
There are many reviews on the Internet that introduce the best places to enjoy the fireworks displayed and how to enjoy the event.
However, realistically, there is no way to enjoy this beautiful fireworks display without being bothered by the crowds without spending a lot of money, such as a hotel reservation. So, there are a lot of articles criticizing this event.
However, even if you don't spend a lot of money, you may be able to enjoy the event if you arrive at Hangang Park early on the morning of the 8th and sit on a mat and wait for more than 12 hours.
Immigrants who want to see this amazing event even if they might suffer from crowds all day can get cold, so be sure to bring a jacket, a mat, snacks, and a spare battery for your cell phone.
Also, be sure to use public transportation.
The Seoul International Fireworks Festival, which starts at 7 pm, starts with the opening ceremony, followed by a fireworks show by the Japanese, Italian and Korean teams until 9 pm.
Reporter Hasung Song
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