Metal detectors will be installed at 30 entrances.
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
Seoul police have announced heightened security for BTS’s comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, citing potential for terrorist threats.
| BigHit Music
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said special police forces will inspect the entire venue, and an analysis team will assess any reported threats in real time. Police warned that bomb threats could severely disrupt the event and stressed that any public threats would lead to arrest and full civil liability for damages.
If a bomb threat is reported on the day of the event, it could cause major disruptions. We plan to operate an analysis and response team to proactively assess the threat and respond accordingly.
If public threats such as bomb threats cause a waste of police resources or disrupt the event, we will pursue arrest and investigation to the fullest extent. Civil liability for damages will also be strictly enforced.
— Seoul police
| BigHit Music
To prevent incidents, roads near the venue will be blocked with police buses and water barricades. Metal detectors will be installed at 30 entrances to stop dangerous items from being brought inside.
| Netflix
Korean netizens have reacted strongly online, urging the authorities and HYBE to cancel the concert.
| TheQoo
- “Just don’t do it.”
- “Why are they even doing this?”
- “Cancel it. What are you even doing?”
- “Then just don’t do it, right?”
- “This is ridiculous, it’s dangerous. Don’t do it.”
- “Don’t…”
- “Why are they insisting on doing this…?”