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Seoul World Fireworks Festival Brought Forward by 3 Weeks to Sept. 5 at Hangang Park

Lee Gang

Published : Aug 7, 2026 7:29 AM

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The final news report is about the Seoul World Fireworks Festival, which is held annually in Yeouido.

This year, the festival will be held in September, about three weeks earlier than usual.

To be exact, it will take place on the 5th of next month around the Yeouido Hangang Park area.

The schedule was brought forward by about 20 days to early September, taking into consideration the Chuseok holiday and the demand from foreign tourists.

Representatives from three countries, including South Korea, the United States, and the United Kingdom, are scheduled to participate and showcase fireworks featuring their respective unique characteristics.

Safety management will also be strengthened.

During the eve of the festival and on the day of the event, the largest-scale safety management personnel in history, numbering around 4,700, will be deployed.