As a heat wave continues across the country, Agriculture Minister Song Mi-ryeong urged farmers to refrain from working during the hottest parts of the day.
On July 29, Minister Song visited Sanggang Village and Cheonji Agricultural Cooperative in Hampyeong County, Jeonnam Province, to assess the response to the heat wave and made this request.
She advised local residents and seasonal foreign workers to follow guidelines during heat advisories, including limiting outdoor work, staying hydrated, and taking breaks. Additionally, she distributed cool kits, cool scarves, and translated guidelines for heat illness prevention.
During a broadcast from the village hall, Minister Song requested that outdoor work be avoided from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. She also emphasized the importance of stopping work immediately and resting in a cool place if any symptoms arise.
She then checked on the use of drones and vehicles for monitoring heat-related damage and locating and rescuing individuals suffering from heat illnesses. The drone initiative, introduced this year, operates during heat advisories, patrolling farmlands and villages to alert farmers of dangers and quickly connect them to emergency services if heat illness is detected.
Minister Song stated, "Preventing fatalities among farmers due to the heat wave is of utmost importance. The government will utilize all available means, including village broadcasts, drones, and vehicles, in collaboration with relevant agencies to ensure the safety of farmers."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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