President Moon: "Investigate Responsibility for Damage Causes and the Impact of '4 Major Rivers Dams'" (Comprehensive)

Blue House Chief Secretary and Senior Secretary Meeting Urges Additional Declaration of 'Special Disaster Area'... "An Opportunity to Empirically Analyze the Extent to Which the Four Major Rivers' Dams Contribute to Flood Control"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] On the 10th, President Moon Jae-in presided over a meeting with senior secretaries and aides at the Blue House and stated that the heavy rain damage presents an opportunity to empirically analyze whether the Four Major Rivers' weirs contribute to flood control.

President Moon said, "We must not neglect investigating the causes and responsibilities of the damage. I ask experts to conduct in-depth investigations and evaluations regarding dam management and the impact of the Four Major Rivers' weirs," emphasizing, "This is an opportunity to empirically analyze to what extent the Four Major Rivers' weirs contribute to flood control."

President Moon stated, "With the longest rainy season lasting over 50 days and record-breaking heavy rain continuing, significant damage has occurred nationwide. Above all, the many casualties are deeply painful and regrettable. I once again extend my deepest condolences to the victims and their families," and spoke as follows.

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President Moon said, "Although the rainy season is nearing its end, a typhoon is approaching. I urge you to strengthen preparedness and make every effort to prevent damage," adding, "Please actively engage in the rapid recovery and support of the affected areas. I ask for expedited declarations of additional special disaster zones not only for the seven cities and counties already declared but also for the newly affected areas."

President Moon added, "In disaster recovery, mobilize all available resources, including military personnel and equipment, and carefully attend to the evacuees and temporarily displaced residents to ensure they experience no inconvenience, doing your utmost to help them return to normal life as soon as possible."

President Moon said, "Not only is there heavy rain damage across Asia, but Siberia is experiencing the highest temperatures in 80,000 years, and Europe is suffering from a heatwave. The global abnormal climate phenomena caused by global warming will worsen," and pledged, "Our country will actively participate in international cooperation on climate change and strengthen national safety standards and management systems to prepare for future weather changes."

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