Police to set up triple-layer barrier around BTS concert to counter terror threats | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Police plan to set up three layers of barricades near the site of K-pop group BTS' comeback concert this weekend as part of preventative measures against potential terror threats, officials said Thursday. Acting National Police Agency chief Yoo Jae-seong inspected the site Thursday and called for preparations against possible terror threats, citing the recent Middle East conflict as a potential security factor. Preparations are under way for K-pop group BTS' comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on March 19, 2026. (Yonhap) yunhwanchae@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles (LEAD) Shops, restaurants turn purple to welcome BTS fans BTS marks comeback with drone light show over New York's Brooklyn Bridge BTS says is 'thrilled' ahead of Gwanghwamun comeback show (LEAD) Police to set up crowd control zone for 100,000 people during BTS concert Lee asks for public's cooperation in ensuring safety at BTS comeback show Gov't to raise terror alert by 1 notch ahead of BTS concert MORE (+1) CLOSE Keywords #police #BTS concert Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 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 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert Most Saved 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 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (2nd LD) N. Korea's national sports festival prev Police to set up triple-layer barrier around BTS concert to counter terror threats Next Police to set up triple-layer barrier around BTS concert to counter terror threats

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SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Police plan to set up three layers of barricades near the site of K-pop group BTS' comeback concert this weekend as part of preventative measures against potential terror threats, officials said Thursday.
The barriers will be installed at 20 locations before the event kicks off Saturday at Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul, where hundreds of thousands of fans and visitors are expected.
Authorities have beefed up security around the area, with plans to deploy more than 6,700 police officers, including tactical units, on the day of the concert for crowd control and safety.
Concertgoers will have to go through metal detectors at the site's 31 entrances, with police vowing zero tolerance for possession of dangerous items and acts of violence or terror.
Acting National Police Agency chief Yoo Jae-seong inspected the site Thursday and called for preparations against possible terror threats, citing the recent Middle East conflict as a potential security factor.
Preparations are under way for K-pop group BTS' comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on March 19, 2026. (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- Korea committed to expanding nuclear, missile programs; poses 'significant' threats to S.

### Areas for Consideration
- Preparations are under way for K-pop group BTS' comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on March 19, 2026. (Yonhap) yunhwanchae@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles (LEAD) Shops, restaurants turn purple to welcome BTS fans BTS marks comeback with drone light show over New York's Brooklyn Bridge BTS says is 'thrilled' ahead of Gwanghwamun comeback show (LEAD) Police to set up crowd control zone for 100,000 people during BTS concert Lee asks for public's cooperation in ensuring safety at BTS comeback show Gov't to raise terror alert by 1 notch ahead of BTS concert MORE (+1) CLOSE Keywords #police #BTS concert Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 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 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert Most Saved 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 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (2nd LD) N.

### Implications
- The barriers will be installed at 20 locations before the event kicks off Saturday at Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul, where hundreds of thousands of fans and visitors are expected.
- Concertgoers will have to go through metal detectors at the site's 31 entrances, with police vowing zero tolerance for possession of dangerous items and acts of violence or terror.
- Preparations are under way for K-pop group BTS' comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on March 19, 2026. (Yonhap) yunhwanchae@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles (LEAD) Shops, restaurants turn purple to welcome BTS fans BTS marks comeback with drone light show over New York's Brooklyn Bridge BTS says is 'thrilled' ahead of Gwanghwamun comeback show (LEAD) Police to set up crowd control zone for 100,000 people during BTS concert Lee asks for public's cooperation in ensuring safety at BTS comeback show Gov't to raise terror alert by 1 notch ahead of BTS concert MORE (+1) CLOSE Keywords #police #BTS concert Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 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 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert Most Saved 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 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (2nd LD) N.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers bts, concert, police topics. Notable strengths include discussion of bts. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 544.