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South Korean police are deploying about 7,800 personnel to 28 areas nationwide expected to draw large Halloween crowds, as part of special safety measures ahead of the weekend, the National Police Agency said Friday. The deployment, reported by Yonhap, KBS World, and the Korea Times, aims to prevent safety accidents and crime, with crowd control measures including entry restrictions if crowding is a concern. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon also visited Hongdae on Thursday to check safety procedures, and the Seongdong police station will operate a dedicated desk for foreigners in Seongsu-dong around Halloween. Korean media emphasize this is the fourth Halloween since the 2022 Itaewon crowd crush, framing the measures as a precaution against similar incidents.