'My cat had a seizure': Seoul fireworks leave neighbors contending with noise, trash and pollution The Seoul International Fireworks Festival drew up to 1 million visitors but left 49 tons of trash, severe particulate pollution and widespread noise complaints in its wake. 2026.9.7
Fireworks illuminate Seoul sky as cheers erupt below The annual Seoul International Fireworks Festival drew hundreds of thousands of spectators, with people staking out spots well in advance. 2026.9.6
Fireworks-view rooms top $1,500 in Seoul as festival nears Hotels near Seoul's fireworks festival are nearing full occupancy as premium rooms surge above 2 million won ($1,500) a night. 2026.9.1
Woman arrested for making threats during fireworks festival An office worker in her 30s has been arrested on Sunday for threatening to "open fire at anyone" at the Seoul International Fireworks Festival, which took place on Saturday evening. 2025.9.28
September's vibrant autumn events — highlighting fashion, art and culture in Seoul With the summer humidity fading and a refreshing breeze settling in, September is one of the best times to leave air-conditioned cafes behind and enjoy the season’s festivals and events firsthand. 2025.9.3
Not sure where to watch Saturday's fireworks in Seoul? Here are some hidden spots. As Yeouido anticipates over 1 million visitors for the Seoul International Fireworks Festival this Saturday, there are other hidden spots to enjoy the spectacle in a more tranquil setting. 2024.10.4
Prime Minister Han orders safety measures ahead of weekend fireworks festival Prime Minister Han Duck-soo ordered government agencies to implement thorough safety measures and tighten monitoring on the area, the day before the event. 2024.10.4
Seoul gov't announces safety measures ahead of Saturday's fireworks festival The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Tuesday announced safety measures to prevent accidents due to overcrowding ahead of the Seoul International Fireworks Festival slated for Saturday. 2024.10.1
Seoul pledges crowd control for 'safe and sound' Fireworks Festival The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Thursday rolled out safety measures to prevent accidents from overcrowding ahead of the Seoul International Fireworks Festival slated for Saturday. 2023.10.5
Garbage problem at Seoul International Fireworks Festival less serious than expected While over 1 million people gathered to watch the Seoul International Fireworks Festival on Saturday, which was held for the first time in three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the situation regarding waste from the festival turned out to be... 2022.10.10
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