Eyewitness Describes Rapid Evacuation During Shooting

A shooting incident occurred at an event in Seoul around 8:00 PM. Witnesses reported a rapid evacuation following gunfire at a gala event. Military personnel were observed pointing weapons toward the room to secure the area. The transition from the sound of shots to the evacuation took fewer than four seconds. Security personnel disguised as waiters were used to infiltrate the area during the incident. Rapid response units equipped with machine guns were deployed as the perimeter was breached. The presence of plainclothes security officers acting as service staff was noted during the event.