President Moon: "Top-Level Disaster Response, Government and Local Governments Cooperate" (Update)

Blue House Emergency Heavy Rain Situation Review Meeting... "Precautionary Measures Taken to an Excessive Degree"

[Asia Economy Reporters Jungmin Ryu and Sunhee Son] On the afternoon of the 4th, President Moon Jae-in, during his opening remarks at the 'Emergency Situation Inspection Meeting on Heavy Rainfall' held at the Blue House, stated, "The government has raised the disaster response to the highest level and elevated the crisis alert to the severe stage in preparation for an urgent and serious situation," and urged, "I hope local governments will operate an emergency response system and make every effort to minimize damage."

In particular, President Moon emphasized, "I order preventive inspections and preemptive measures to be taken to an extent that might seem excessive."

President Moon said, "Heavy rainfall that struck the metropolitan area and central regions has caused continuous casualties and property damage," adding, "The efforts of disaster-related ministries and local government officials are truly commendable. Although the repeated emergency situations place great strain on the field, I ask you to draw more strength with the sense of mission to protect the lives and safety of the people."

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President Moon stressed, "What is most regrettable is that casualties continue to occur," and said, "I once again offer my deepest condolences to the firefighters who sacrificed their lives during rescue operations, as well as to those who lost their precious lives in unforeseen accidents and their bereaved families."

President Moon stated, "The situation ahead is even more tense. With the influence of the typhoon, up to 500mm of torrential rain is expected by tomorrow, so I am very concerned about how much the scale of damage will increase. I especially urge heightened vigilance in responding to the final stage of the monsoon season."

President Moon requested, "Above all, I hope you will make your best efforts to fundamentally block the possibility of casualties and prevent additional damage. Even the slightest concern should lead to preemptive control of dangerous areas and early evacuation of residents," and added, "Please be especially prepared for situations where ground collapses and landslides could occur anytime and anywhere."

President Moon said, "Along with managing flood-prone areas, please ensure thorough preemptive flood control measures such as adjusting the water levels of reservoirs and dams," and emphasized, "I once again stress the cooperation between the government and local governments. Please cooperate organically in all processes including safety inspections, life-saving, emergency recovery, support for disaster victims, and disaster relief."

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