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OK SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok inspected on-site safety ahead of K-pop group BTS' comeback concert in central Seoul on Saturday. With hours to go until the 8 p.m. concert at Gwanghwamun Square, Kim visited a situation room set up for the event at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, where he was briefed by officials from the interior ministry, the Seoul metropolitan government, the police and firefighting agencies, and Hybe, the K-pop company behind BTS. Prime Minister Kim Min-seok (R) inspects the venue of K-pop group BTS' comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, 2026. (Yonhap) hague@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles (2nd LD) Security heightened at Gwanghwamun Square as fans gather for BTS comeback concert BTS fans in festive mood for 'Arirang' comeback BTS comeback drives S. Korean newspapers to print special editions (Yonhap Feature) BTS fans come out early to get close to concert stage Seoul glows red as fans gather to celebrate new BTS album 'Arirang' BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return MORE (+1) CLOSE Keywords #prime minister #BTS concert Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Downtown Seoul braces for massive crowd at BTS comeback concert (LEAD) S.

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SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok inspected on-site safety ahead of K-pop group BTS' comeback concert in central Seoul on Saturday.
With hours to go until the 8 p.m. concert at Gwanghwamun Square, Kim visited a situation room set up for the event at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, where he was briefed by officials from the interior ministry, the Seoul metropolitan government, the police and firefighting agencies, and Hybe, the K-pop company behind BTS.
Kim instructed the officials to ensure the safety of crowds surrounding the square, step up vigilance against terror threats, and integrate road traffic controls and public transport services to facilitate people's orderly exit after the concert, among other things.
He also reminded Hybe that national resources have been mobilized to support the success of their event.
"That is why I think it's important that the company, not just during the concert but also in the future, feels a sense of responsibility and perceives that the entire nation and the people are supporting them and bearing a certain amount of inconvenience," he said.
Speaking to the venue, Kim voiced hope that the concert will highlight the significance of the square as a national, historical and democratic space.
Around 260,000 people are expected to gather for the show, in the area stretching from the square to Sungnye Gate, over a kilometer away.
Security has been tightened with the planned deployment of 15,000 safety management personnel, including some 6,700 police officers, to the site.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok (R) inspects the venue of K-pop group BTS' comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, 2026. (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- He also reminded Hybe that national resources have been mobilized to support the success of their event. "That is why I think it's important that the company, not just during the concert but also in the future, feels a sense of responsibility and perceives that the entire nation and the people are supporting them and bearing a certain amount of inconvenience," he said.

### Areas for Consideration
- Korean newspapers to print special editions (Yonhap Feature) BTS fans come out early to get close to concert stage Seoul glows red as fans gather to celebrate new BTS album 'Arirang' BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return MORE (+1) CLOSE Keywords #prime minister #BTS concert Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Downtown Seoul braces for massive crowd at BTS comeback concert (LEAD) S.

### Implications
- He also reminded Hybe that national resources have been mobilized to support the success of their event. "That is why I think it's important that the company, not just during the concert but also in the future, feels a sense of responsibility and perceives that the entire nation and the people are supporting them and bearing a certain amount of inconvenience," he said.
- Speaking to the venue, Kim voiced hope that the concert will highlight the significance of the square as a national, historical and democratic space.
- Korean newspapers to print special editions (Yonhap Feature) BTS fans come out early to get close to concert stage Seoul glows red as fans gather to celebrate new BTS album 'Arirang' BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return MORE (+1) CLOSE Keywords #prime minister #BTS concert Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Downtown Seoul braces for massive crowd at BTS comeback concert (LEAD) S.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers bts, concert, seoul topics. Notable strengths include discussion of bts. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 644.