In the aftermath of the Halloween disaster in Itaewon on the 29th, the scale of the outdoor event of ‘G-Star 2022’, the largest game exhibition in Korea to be held at the BEXCO exhibition hall in Busan on the 17th, is expected to be drastically reduced. The purpose is to mourn the Itaewon disaster in a situation where the entire nation is in trouble and to do everything possible to ensure the safety of the event.
WeMade, the main sponsor of G-Star, has decided to cancel special events such as drone performances and fireworks at Haeundae Beach at 8 pm on the 18th. Wemade originally planned the event to celebrate G-Star, which has returned to normal for the first time in three years.
The G-Star Organizing Committee will also hold a countermeasure meeting with local governments, police and fire departments, etc., on the 3rd and comprehensively review the G-Star safety management plan.
Meanwhile, the game industry is also closing related events or canceling or delaying event schedules to participate in the atmosphere of mourning for the Itaewon disaster. Previously, Nexon postponed the ‘G-Star 2022 Preview’ meeting scheduled for the 2nd to participate in the atmosphere of mourning due to the Itaewon disaster.
