About 200 people were safely evacuated on Saturday after a bomb threat surfaced at a video game festival in Seoul, police and fire authorities said. The event in question was the long-awaited Genshin Impact Summer Festival 2023 , held at the Olympic Park in the eastern Songpa area of the South Korean capital.
According to police, a Twitter user posted a message claiming to have planted a bomb at the festival site. The individual warned that the bomb would explode "when the time comes" and encouraged his followers to "look forward" to the event. In addition, he shared photos of what appeared to be the alleged explosive.
Given the imminent danger, the organizers of the event decided to suspend it immediately and alerted the police authorities. After an exhaustive search of the place, both the police and the fire brigade confirmed that no bomb was found in the compound. However, investigations continue to find the person responsible for the threat and bring him to justice.
Genshin Impact is an open world and action video game franchise developed by the Chinese company HoYoverse. With stunning visual style and immersive gameplay, the game has gained tremendous popularity globally since its release.
The franchise has achieved massive success thanks to its vast open world, variety of playable characters, and unique gameplay that combines exploration with exciting combat. Since its debut, Genshin Impact has captivated millions of gamers around the world, making it one of the most successful and well-known video game franchises in the industry.
In addition to its global fan base, Genshin Impact has attracted a large number of players in South Korea, leading to the organization of Summer Festival 2023 specifically for the country's loyal users. In a twist, the Twitter account of the individual who made the threatening post was suspended by the platform. This shows that social networks are taking measures to prevent risk situations and protect users from possible criminal acts.
Authorities are collaborating with social media and technology companies to track down and locate whoever is responsible for the threat and ensure they face legal consequences for their actions. Meanwhile, the Genshin Impact community shows its support and solidarity with the festival organizers and attendees, reaffirming their commitment to the safety and enjoyment of events related to their favorite games.
Fuente: The Korea Times
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