‘The Bell of the Night’ event online… Bosingak Hansan
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There are only a few hours left until the New Year 2021.
This year, due to the conviction of Corona 19, the New Year’s Eve event was canceled or turned to non-face-to-face.
The appearance around Bosingak in Seoul has changed dramatically from last year.
Let’s go to the field. Reporter Kwak Jun-young.
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Yes, I am now in front of Bosingak in Seoul.
This is a typical New Year’s place where a large crowd gathers on the last day of the year.
But as you can see, it’s a quiet atmosphere.
In the past, it would have been brightly lit and ready for the ceremony, but there is darkness around the Bosingak.
It has been 67 years since the bell of the New Year, which rang every December 31st, has not been heard at the scene.
This is a decision to prevent the spread of Corona 19.
Instead, the city of Seoul decided to conduct other events online.
It will be broadcast on YouTube, radio and TV from around midnight.
It is said that the video contains pre-recorded Bosingak and scenes of past events.
A pre-production containing a message of hope to citizens exhausted from Corona 19 will also be released.
Citizens expressed their regrets for the year-end and New Year events, which decreased dramatically due to the spread of infectious diseases.
Let’s listen to it yourself.
“It’s true that there are no people on the street and it’s a big regret, but I think it would be good to finish it safely at home because the corona should disappear quickly.”
“It was meant to start anew by holding back the New Year’s mindset, but it’s very unfortunate and (Corona) is over, so I want to hear it again this year.”
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Reporter Kwak, Seoul’s representative sunrise spots are also closed, right?
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Yes, it is.
In the morning of tomorrow, the sun will rise to brighten up the New Year.
However, you should also watch the sunrise at home.
The city of Seoul has decided to close major sunrise spots.
The representative one is Namsan Palgakjeong.
Every year, the city of Seoul held a sunrise event, but this time it was decided to control the summit, main trails, and observation decks from 6 am to 9 am.
In addition, events at other sunrise locations such as Inwangsan Cheongun Park and Achasan Sunrise Plaza have been canceled, and entry is also controlled.
Instead, you can see the sunrise scene of the New Year vividly through YouTube at sunrise spots such as Gangneung and Haeundae in Busan, so it would be a good way to soothe your regrets.
On the other hand, Seoul City has decided not to operate the extended public transportation service this time, which was implemented during the year-end and New Year holidays.
The year 2021 is very short.
Although the urgent situation due to Corona 19 continues, I hope that the New Year will be a safer and more heartwarming year.
This is Yonhap News TV Kwak Jun-young in front of Bosingak. ([email protected])
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