Politics · South Korea · 1 hr ago
Goyang reports no safety accidents at major concerts this year
Goyang, a city in South Korea, says there were no safety accidents at major concerts held at Goyang Stadium this year.
The concert season ended on Oct.
11 with a performance by Charlie Puth.
Other shows included performances by BTS, Big Bang, Lim Young-woong and The Weeknd, drawing tens of thousands of people.
To manage crowds, the city coordinated with police, firefighters and event organizers through a joint on-site control center.
Staff monitored busy areas, guided people along alternative routes and managed departures in stages, especially after shows ended.
These steps aimed to prevent crowd accidents as large numbers of people left at once.
The city says it will use its experience to strengthen safety arrangements for future large concerts.
Goyang said no safety accidents occurred at major concerts held at Goyang Stadium this year.
The city announced the result on October 13, after Charlie Puth’s concert on October 11.
Concerts by BTS, BigBang, Lim Young-woong, The Weeknd and Charlie Puth drew tens of thousands of people.
The city coordinated with police, fire services and event organizers and operated an integrated on-site control center.
Safety measures included monitoring crowded areas and managing staggered exits and alternate routes.
- Who
- Goyang City reported the result. The concerts featured domestic and international artists.
- What
- The city said there were no safety accidents at major concerts held at Goyang Stadium this year.
- When
- The concerts took place during 2026, with the final concert cited held on October 11. The city announced the result on October 13.
- Where
- Goyang Stadium in Goyang, South Korea.
- Why
- The city said it used coordinated safety measures to manage crowds and prevent accidents.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
About 54,000 people attended The Weeknd’s concert at Goyang Stadium.
Charlie Puth’s concert brought this year’s major concerts at the stadium to a close.
Goyang City announced that no safety accidents had occurred at the major concerts this year.
- Safety accidents
- 0 reported at this year’s major concerts
- Venue
- Goyang Stadium
- Weeknd concert attendance
- About 54,000 people on October 8
- Final concert
- Charlie Puth, October 11
- Announcement
- Goyang City, October 13
What people are saying
We will continue to improve our safety management system for major performances based on accumulated on-site experience and do our utmost to ensure the safety of citizens and visitors.
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