Incident Details

The US Embassy in Seoul has advised US citizens to exercise caution around Gwanghwamun Square due to a concert on March 21 between 8:00-9:00 PM. The concert is estimated to have a crowd of 250,000 people. South Korean authorities have labeled the event as a “caution” because of potential ‘crowd crushes’ due to the high density of attendees. Road closures will begin at 6:00 PM on March 20 and continue until the morning of March 22. Public transportation will be significantly disrupted during this time period.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to exercise heightened caution within in the event area, as violent events may occur during large gatherings. If travelling nearby, plan for severe delays to road travel and public transportation.