Seoul braces itself for 260,000-strong BTS crowd with sweeping security plan

The area surrounding Gwanghwamun Square has been transformed, with entry gates and steel barricades installed to regulate movement. - Photo: The Korea Herald/ANN

SEOUL: Seoul is tightening security and crowd-control measures across central landmarks, as fans descend on the capital for BTS’ long-awaited comeback at Gwanghwamun Square on Saturday (March 21).

The area surrounding the square has already transformed into full “BTS mode”, with entry gates and steel barricades installed to regulate movement.