100 police and 30 firefighters deployed as Pokemon event in South Korea halted amid safety concerns

A Pokémon-themed attraction in Seoul, South Korea, experienced significant safety concerns due to overwhelming crowds on its opening day. Over 50 crowd-safety reports were filed, leading authorities to deploy police and firefighters and temporarily halt parts of the event to manage the influx of an estimated 40,000 visitors.

100 police and 30 firefighters deployed as Pokemon event in South Korea halted amid safety concerns
A Pokémon-themed attraction in Seoul, South Korea, experienced significant safety concerns due to overwhelming crowds on its opening day. Over 50 crowd-safety reports were filed, leading authorities to deploy police and firefighters and temporarily halt parts of the event to manage the influx of an estimated 40,000 visitors.