Gwanghwamun Square prepares for BTS comeback concert: excited fans, mixed merchant reactions, and increased security amid terror alert caution.
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BTS is set for its full-group comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21 after nearly four years. Nearby merchants show mixed expectations about a business boom, while the government has raised the terror alert to 'caution' level.

The PhotoVogue Festival is bringing its 'Women by Women' exhibition to Seoul as part of Vogue Korea's third annual Leaders event. The exhibition, marking the festival's 10th anniversary, opens alongside talks on women's agency from March 27 to 29 at Layer Studio 20 in Yongsan-gu. It features works from 9,500 artists across 149 countries who responded to a global open call.

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Hybe has dismissed speculation that Seoul's plan to illuminate landmarks in red for BTS' comeback is politically motivated. The company said the color reflects the visual identity of the upcoming album 'Arirang'.

Tickets for BTS's free comeback concert in Seoul sold out within minutes of reservations opening, drawing over 100,000 simultaneous users to the booking platform. The event, marking the K-pop group's first major live performance in nearly four years, is set for March 21, 2026, at Gwanghwamun Square. Authorities anticipate up to 260,000 fans gathering, prompting extensive safety preparations.

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A fire broke out at the Eunma Apartments in southern Seoul on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring three others. The blaze started early in the morning and was contained within 30 minutes, though a teenage girl died in the incident. Around 70 residents were evacuated.

A bus veered off the road in western Seoul on Friday afternoon, plowing into pedestrians near Seodaemun Station and injuring 13 people, with two in serious condition. The driver claimed the brakes failed, but police found no signs of alcohol or drugs. Authorities are investigating the cause.

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A fire in Seoul's Guryong shanty town displaced about 200 people on January 16, 2026. The blaze, which started around 5 a.m., was fully extinguished after eight hours, with no casualties reported. Authorities evacuated 258 residents and set up a temporary shelter.

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