Jeju Coast Guard, Coastal Safety Accident Elevated to "Advisory" Level

Thorough Request for Prevention of Coastal Safety Accidents Due to Typhoon

On the afternoon of the 2nd, as Typhoon No. 9 'Maysak' entered its influence zone, strong winds blew through Jeju city as if people might be blown away. Photo by Park Chang-won

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] The Jeju Regional Maritime Police Agency (Chief Kim Seongjong) announced on the 4th that due to the northward approach of Typhoon No. 10 "Haishen," from September 5 until the weather advisory is lifted, the coastal safety accident risk forecast will be upgraded from the "Interest" stage to the "Advisory" stage, and activities to prevent accidents in coastal waters will be strengthened.

The Maritime Police implements the coastal safety accident risk forecast system to inform the public in advance of the risk when similar types of safety accidents, such as weather deterioration or natural disasters, are repeatedly or continuously occurring during specific periods, in order to prevent safety accidents.

During the risk forecast period, Jeju Maritime Police plans to make every effort to prevent marine accidents by strengthening patrol activities centered on 102 locations including ports, harbors, and danger zones within the jurisdiction, and by promoting through outdoor electronic signboards at affiliated stations and branch offices, as well as their website.

A Jeju Maritime Police Agency official urged, "Since Typhoon No. 10 is approaching before the damage from Typhoon No. 9 'Maysak' has been fully recovered, significant damage is expected, so please take thorough precautions against the typhoon more than ever."

Meanwhile, the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that as of 3 p.m. on the 4th, Typhoon "Haishen" is moving northwest at a speed of 17 km/h about 810 km southeast of Okinawa, Japan, and is expected to approach about 650 km southeast of Seogwipo around 3 p.m. on the 6th.

Currently, the central pressure of Typhoon "Haishen" is 920 hPa, the radius of strong winds is 450 km, and the maximum wind speed is at a very strong level, recording 53 m/s.

Jeju is expected to come under the influence of the typhoon from the night of the 6th.

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