The government has issued a severe heat warning for Pohang and Gyeongju in North Gyeongsang Province, prompting the dispatch of on-site situation managers to assess safety measures.
On July 24, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety held a meeting led by Kim Yong-kyun, head of the Natural Disaster Management Division, with participation from relevant ministries and local governments to review the response to the heat wave.
As of 2 p.m. that day, temperatures in Pohang and other areas of North Gyeongsang Province reached 39 degrees Celsius. The heat wave is expected to persist, with temperatures forecasted to exceed 38 degrees from July 25 to 26, leading to the issuance of the severe heat warning.
The ministry has instructed the deployment of on-site situation managers to monitor the implementation of heat wave response measures and assess safety conditions in the field.
Additionally, the ministry is enhancing surveillance activities for vulnerable groups, including the elderly, farmers, and outdoor workers, and has directed local governments to advise residents to limit outdoor activities and prepare for potential heat-related illnesses.
Furthermore, cooling centers and heat mitigation facilities will be operated for extended hours. Plans are in place to guide vulnerable residents to these cooling centers using local disaster response teams.
Kim emphasized, "The severe heat warning indicates a situation that could cause serious harm to the lives and health of citizens. We will utilize all available means, including disaster alerts and broadcasts, to respond, and we urge the public to refrain from outdoor activities."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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