[Photo] Seong Jang-hyun, Yongsan District Mayor, Inspects Shade Shelter Areas Around Itaewon

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] On the morning of the 9th, when the first heatwave advisory of the year was issued in Seoul, Seong Jang-hyun, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, inspected the shade shelters in the Itaewon area.

The district operates a heatwave situation management TF from this month until September and activates a heatwave countermeasure headquarters composed of 14 members in 4 teams when a special advisory is issued. Major measures include ▲ disaster helpers (604 people) ▲ cooling shelters (107 locations) ▲ heat rest time system ▲ operation of home health care programs to protect vulnerable groups. Shade shelters on sidewalks have been installed at 75 locations near crosswalks.

Seong Jang-hyun, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, said, "As safety accidents are a concern due to the heatwave, we ask residents to be cautious," adding, "Especially for workers working outdoors, please take breaks frequently and drink fluids."

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