Oh Se-hoon Attends Seoul International Fireworks Festival, Calling It a “Signature Festival of Korea”

[Financial News] Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon attended the Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026, held in the Yeouido Hangang Park area on the afternoon of the 5th, and described it as “a signature festival of Korea that draws attention from around the world.” The 22nd Hanwha Group Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026 is a large-scale event that attracts more than 1 million visitors every year. For the first time, this year’s event was held over two days, with an eve event on the 4th and the main event on the 5th.
Mayor Oh prepared and implemented comprehensive measures covering transportation, safety, and convenience to ensure the event was held safely. On the 3rd, he also visited the site in person to conduct a safety inspection.
Mayor Oh said, “The Seoul International Fireworks Festival is being held as autumn cultural and arts events, including Frieze Seoul and Seoul Art Week, get underway, and it will create wonderful memories for domestic and international visitors to Seoul. I hope you will enjoy the Seoul International Fireworks Festival together with Seoul’s citizens.” He added, “I would like to thank the public officials, police officers, firefighters, and volunteers who worked to ensure that people could enjoy the festival safely and orderly, as well as the people of Seoul for demonstrating mature civic awareness.”
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