Governor Won Hee-ryong: "Doing Our Best for Swift Typhoon Damage Recovery"

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Chang-won] Won Hee-ryong, Governor of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, visited the damage site caused by Typhoon Maysak on the 3rd and stated that he will do his best for swift recovery.

The governor inspected the damage situation by visiting the area near Woldaegyo Bridge in Oedo-dong, Jeju City, which suffered flooding damage from Typhoon Maysak, as well as farms in Eoeum and Bongseong-ri, Aewol-eup.

At 9:40 a.m., Governor Won visited the walking trail near Woldaegyo Bridge and said, “The walking trail near Woldaegyo Bridge is a representative place of Oedo-dong, frequently visited by tourists and residents,” adding, “We will take full responsibility to protect Woldaegyo Bridge and ensure thorough flood damage recovery and preservation of the bridge.”

He then encouraged members of the Jeju branch of the Korean Red Cross who were engaged in recovery work and participated with them in environmental cleanup activities around the walking trail.

Governor Won sequentially visited cabbage farms in Eoeum-ri, Aewol-eup, and beet farms in Bongseong-ri to check the crop damage and discussed recovery measures with the farmers.

He said, “Although strong winds and heavy rain were expected to cause significant damage to farms, fortunately the damage was not severe,” and added, “The administration and farmers will work together to restore the typhoon damage as quickly as possible.”

Meanwhile, Jeju Province plans to proactively respond to the approaching Typhoon Haishen, expected to approach the eastern coast of Jeju around the 7th, by swiftly recovering from Typhoon Maysak damage and preparing in advance for the northward-moving typhoon Haishen.

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