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With the long-awaited BTS (BTS) Gwanghwamun performance just around the corner, President Lee Jae-myung left a request.
President Lee Jae-myung wrote on his X (X, former Twitter) on the morning of the 18th, "A performance by the proud Korean artist BTS will be held at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21. Under the theme of "Arirang," I hope it will be a meaningful time to share our beautiful cultural heritage and the charm of K-culture."
Soon after, President Lee said, "We are making full preparations with relevant ministries, local governments, police, and related agencies to ensure that the event can proceed safely. Before and after the performance, we will prepare carefully and thoroughly for all procedures, including traffic, crowd management, and emergency response. As always, I believe that our people will be considerate of each other, maintain order, and show mature citizenship," he stressed.
President Lee also said, "Please make sure to report scalping transactions that harm market order."
He added, "I hope that BTS' performance proves once again the great cultural power created by Korea and will be a special moment that will be remembered for a long time by people around the world."
Earlier on the 17th, President Lee also instructed at a Cabinet meeting, "The Ministry of Public Administration and Security, police, and fire fighting ministries should be alert and thoroughly prepared for all possible situations."
BTS's comeback as a whole will take place at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on the 21st. The number of tourists is expected to increase significantly, with up to 260,000 people flocking to the site on the same day.
On Saturday, March 21, Korea's proud artist BTS will perform at Gwanghwamun Square. I hope it will be a meaningful time to share our beautiful cultural heritage and the charm of K-culture under the theme of Arirang.
We are making full preparations with relevant ministries, local governments, police, and fire departments to ensure that the event can proceed safely. We will prepare carefully and thoroughly for all procedures, including traffic, crowd management, and emergency response before and after the performance.
As always, I believe that our people will be considerate of each other, maintain order, and show mature citizenship. Please cooperate with the guidance of the on-site safety personnel and make sure to report any ticket transactions that harm the market order.
I hope that BTS' performance proves once again the great cultural power created by Korea and will be a special moment that will be remembered for a long time by people around the world.
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*This content was translated by AI.
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