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disaster, it was difficult to properly inform the emergency situation due to the loud music from nearby shops in the alley.

Although there were many restaurants that allowed dancing by the Yongsan-gu ordinance, it is pointed out that it increased the congestion.



Reporter Ahn Hee-jae on the sidewalk.



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That night that killed more than 300 people.



The policeman's appeal in the crowd was drowned out by the sound of music echoing from all directions.



[Drop everything!

Help, please!]



A police officer pointed out that the music on the street was too loud and it was impossible to crack down on it because the Yongsan-gu Office passed an ordinance to allow dancing in general restaurants in the name of a special tourist zone.



As a result of the coverage, this ordinance was proposed by 12 members of the ruling and opposition ward and came into effect in April.



If you follow certain rules, dancing is allowed even in restaurants without a stage.



It was a long-awaited business for merchants because it helped attract customers, but it was found that 18 of the 24 allowed businesses were concentrated on the main street where the disaster occurred.



The tavern here, where the traces of the tragedy remain intact, also have a sign saying 'Dance permitting establishment'.



Dancing permitted establishments must manage noise and vibration below the standard, and the number of people entering must be limited to one per square meter of auditorium.



The Yongsan-gu Office said that it had conducted on-site inspections two days before Halloween, but looking at the situation on the day of the disaster, it seems that there were many places that did not comply with these regulations.



In addition, there were even unauthorized establishments that did not even have a dance permit, creating confusion.



A district councilor who participated in the enactment of the ordinance said in a phone call with SBS, "The goal was to revitalize the local economy, but it is true that we did not think deeply about safety."



The Yongsan-gu Office also confirmed the matter and said it would take action.



(Video coverage: Choi Jun-shik·Lee Sang-hak, video editing: Lee Seung-hee, screen provided: Yongsan-gu Council・Nikolaji TV)