Official Launch of Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant Hampyeong County Damage Countermeasures Committee

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant Hampyeong County Damage Countermeasures Committee (tentative name, hereinafter referred to as the Committee) was officially launched on the 11th.

According to Hampyeong County on the 11th, the Committee was organized to urge the establishment of various safety measures related to the aging Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant and to guarantee the prevention of local residents' damages and compensation for damages.

On the day, about 10 senior officials from local community organizations, including Kim Hang-gi, President of the Hampyeong County Prosperity Association, and Lim Chae-moon, President of the Hampyeong County Agricultural Managers Association, held the first preparatory meeting at a local commercial area and elected Kim Seong-mo, Head of the Ministry of Justice Crime Victims Hampyeong Branch, as the inaugural chairman.

They also confirmed various local damages caused by the Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant, such as hindrance to investment attraction, avoidance of returning to farming and rural areas, and damages to agricultural, livestock, and specialty products, and discussed related demands and countermeasures.

Chairman Kim Seong-mo said, “Although Hampyeong has had various threats for 34 years since the operation of the Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant, no issues were raised for regional harmony. However, unreasonable situations such as our region being thoroughly neglected during the establishment of various measures have continued, reaching a point where we can no longer overlook it.”

He added, “Due to the nature of nuclear power plants, once an accident occurs, widespread damage happens, so now is the time to clearly convey our voices. We will actively cooperate with related organizations in the future and take the lead in protecting the precious lives and property of local residents.”

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