Landslide Warning in Gangwon Region Downgraded to 'Attention' Level

A large volume of water is flowing all at once in the Biseondae Valley of Seoraksan National Park, where heavy rain recently poured. The photo is unrelated to the article. Source=Yonhap News

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] The landslide warning level in the Gangwon region has been downgraded from 'Caution' to 'Attention.'

The Korea Forest Service's Landslide Prevention Support Headquarters announced on the 26th at 10:30 AM that the landslide warning level for the Gangwon region has been lowered.

The downgrade was made due to factors such as the lifting of heavy rain warnings and landslide advisories and warnings across Gangwon Province, as well as a decrease in expected rainfall.

Previously, Inje, Gangwon experienced 857.0 mm of rain (cumulative rainfall) from the 21st to the 26th due to the influence of the monsoon front. However, according to the Korea Forest Service, no casualties caused by landslides have been reported or received.

A Korea Forest Service official stated, “Regardless of the downgrade of the landslide warning level, the Forest Service will continue to inspect forest facilities in preparation for heavy rain. In addition, if damage in the forestry sector is reported, we will implement continuous inspections using landslide site prevention teams and promote prompt restoration to prevent secondary damage.”

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