Seoul World Fireworks Festival 2023 to be held on October 7 at Yeouido Hangang Park
The theme is "Bright Future, Illuminating Tomorrow's World with Color
Three countries participating: South Korea, China, and Poland
Fireworks show starts at 19:00 and lasts for 90 minutes
Visitors should be prepared for weather differences and traffic congestion
Theme: "Lights of Tomorrow," a colorful celebration of tomorrow's world
Participating countries: South Korea, China, Poland
When: Saturday, October 7, 2023, 13:00~21:30
Location: Yeouido Hangang Park area
Event Details
13:00~18:00: Pre-event (media art exhibition, citizen participation event)
19:00~20:40: Fireworks Festival
20:40~21:30: After party (DJ performance)
Viewing Tips
Prepare outerwear, lap blankets, and mats for autumn nights with large temperature differences.
During the fireworks show, the lights will be turned off except for essential lighting, and the entire viewing area will be crowded, making it difficult to get to amenities.
Stock up on snacks and water close to home.
Children and the elderly can easily get lost in large crowds. Make sure they are accompanied by an adult and wear a lost and found bracelet or contact information in case they become separated.
Use public transportation whenever possible to get around on fireworks day.
Transportation
From 14:00 to 23:00 on July 7, Yeoui-dong-ro (from the south end of Mapo Bridge to the front of Building 63) will be completely closed.
Enforcement personnel and CCTV vehicles will be deployed on roads and bridges around the event site, as well as roads and bridges in Ichon, Noryangjin, and Yeouido, where the fireworks can be viewed.
On the day of the event, the rental and return of public bicycles and shared personal mobility devices (Kick Going and Thinking) will also be suspended in the Yeouido area.
Other Information
Traffic information on the Seoul World Fireworks Festival, including public transportation, detours, and controlled areas, will be provided through the Seoul Transportation Information Center's TOPIS website, Twitter, and VMS.
