Breaking: Prosecutors Take up Ansan Water Festival Injury Case Over Safety Lapses
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The Ansan Water Festival incident that left a college student injured is now in the hands of prosecutors, as authorities cite safety failures tied to the event’s association. Four individuals connected to the Ansan Summer Festa 2025 Water Festival were recently referred to the Suwon District Prosecutors’ Office on charges of professional negligence and negligence.
Officials at the Ansan Danwon Police Station said the four include two workers from the festival service company and two employees of the Ansan Cultural Foundation, the event’s organizer. The case centers on events that unfolded on August 15, 2025, during the festival’s stage at ansan Culture Square and Gwangdeok-daero.
The victim, identified as A, a college student, was performing on stage when a colleague, B, fired a high‑pressure water gun toward the audience. A turned his head to avoid the blast, but was struck by a strong jet, resulting in visible injuries and bleeding. He was treated at Korea University Ansan Hospital.
medical details released by authorities show A sustained a 10 cm abrasion on the back of the left hand, a 40–50 cm abrasion along the left side of the face, and a 2.5–3 cm tear behind the ear that required stitching in the emergency room.
The incident occurred while the water gun—placed on stage during the performance—was being operated by B, who fired toward the crowd. Family members of A filed lawsuits seeking accountability, saying the organizers had not shouldered responsibility, and they pledged to pursue the matter thru police investigations to determine fault.
Following a safety review of the equipment and the system in place, police concluded that the event company and the Ansan Cultural Foundation bore responsibility for the incident. In contrast, B and city officials were not indicted, with investigators noting the danger was tough to foresee and that city officials were not directly involved in the event’s organization.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of Incident | August 15, 2025 |
| Ansan culture Square & Gwangde-ro, Ansan | |
| Ansan Summer Festa 2025 Water Festival Yermio | |
| A, college student | |
| 10 cm abrasion (back of left hand); 40–50 cm abrasion (left face); 2.5–3 cm ear tear; suturing required | |
| Two festival service company employees; Two Ansan Cultural Foundation employees | |
| Police determined organization liable; four individuals referred to prosecutors; B and city officials not indicted |
evergreen Takeaways for Event Safety
Experts emphasize the need for robust risk assessments before events, especially when high‑pressure devices or crowd-facing equipment are involved. Clear safety protocols, equipment inspections, trained operators, and immediate contingency plans are essential to minimize harm. Organizers should assign explicit liability to responsible parties and ensure independent oversight of safety measures to protect participants and performers.
As this case progresses, organizers and attendees alike can reflect on best practices for safeguarding live events. Transparent communication, regular safety drills, and rigorous verification of all gear can help prevent repeat incidents in festivals and performances.
Your View matters
What safety measures should event organizers implement to prevent similar incidents? Have you attended a large festival where safety protocols were clearly posted and enforced?
Two reader questions
1) Should there be universal guidelines requiring separate safety officers for stages using high‑pressure equipment? 2) How can festival organizers balance spectacle with participant safety without dampening the experience?
Disclaimer: Legal proceedings and findings may evolve as investigations continue. This report reflects details available from authorities at this time.
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