President Moon: "Proactive Control of Typhoon Risk Areas to Protect Public Safety" (Comprehensive)

Firefighters, Police Officers, and Other Disaster Site Personnel Safety Urged... Request for Continued Attention to Prevent Further Damage in Affected Areas in August

[Asia Economy Reporters Ryu Jeong-min and Kim Dong-pyo] President Moon Jae-in has instructed disaster authorities to take special precautions to minimize damage caused by the approaching typhoon 'Maysak'.

Blue House spokesperson Kang Min-seok said on the 2nd, "President Moon emphasized that dangerous areas should be proactively controlled in advance, and if necessary, residents should be evacuated to safe places such as public facilities to protect the safety of the people."

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Spokesperson Kang added, "He also ordered a ship evacuation command to ensure no vessels are operating at sea, and requested thorough safety inspections at industrial sites to prevent accidents caused by strong winds. Additionally, he asked for careful attention to prevent further damage in areas affected by flooding in early August."

Spokesperson Kang continued, "President Moon also urged the public to monitor the situation through disaster broadcasts and to stay in safe places, not near coastlines, riverbanks, or valleys. He asked disaster authorities to pay special attention to the safety of disaster response personnel such as firefighters and police officers, and to promptly assess the damage as soon as daylight comes to ensure swift support can be provided."

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