Kang Hoon-sik, the Chief of Staff to the President, visited the National Crisis Management Center on July 8 to assess preparations for heavy rainfall. He stated, "Even while the President is away on a trip, we will do our utmost to protect the lives and safety of the people."
Kang posted on X (formerly Twitter) around noon, saying, "I visited the National Crisis Management Center today to check on preparations for the heavy rain. The government will be thoroughly prepared to respond without gaps to the changing climate and weather conditions."
He also urged staff to remain vigilant, saying, "I asked them to closely monitor the weather situation from this evening until tomorrow and to be fully prepared to respond immediately to any situation that may arise."
Kang emphasized to the head of the National Crisis Management Center the importance of reporting any incidents immediately, regardless of time or location. He reiterated, "Even while the President is away, we will remain vigilant and do our best to protect the lives and safety of the people."
He also appealed to the public, urging them to avoid riverbanks, underground spaces, and low-lying areas during periods of heavy rain, and to regularly check weather updates and disaster alerts to prioritize safety.
The government forecasts that up to 200 millimeters of rain will fall in the central region and Honam area until July 9.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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