President Lee Jae-myung urged government agencies and local authorities on July 10 (local time) to mobilize all available resources to prevent loss of life amid heavy rainfall across the country.
While on a state visit to Mongolia, President Lee expressed his condolences on Facebook to all citizens affected by the unexpected disaster.
He noted, "This summer has seen the heaviest rainfall, leading to flooding and tragic loss of life," and emphasized that there is no such thing as overreacting when it comes to protecting citizens' lives.
President Lee added, "As climate change makes weather predictions increasingly difficult, proactive disaster response from the government is crucial," and he reiterated his appreciation and encouragement for frontline officials working on prevention and recovery efforts.
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