[Photo] Noh Hyun-song, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Emphasizes "Resident Safety is Top Priority"

Former District Mayor to Preside Over 'Resident Safety Measures Meeting' on the 8th, Urges Prioritizing Resident Safety and Concentrating All Administrative Efforts on Overcoming COVID-19 and Preventing Various Disasters

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] On the morning of the 8th at 10 a.m., Noh Hyun-song, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, Seoul, held a 'Resident Safety Measures Meeting' in the mayor's office attended by the deputy mayor, directors, and heads of relevant departments.

At the meeting, Kim Jin-sun, Director of the Administrative Management Bureau, reported on the 'Pilot implementation of telecommuting in response to the phased social distancing measures for COVID-19,' and Lee Deok-su, Director of the Construction and Transportation Bureau, reported on 'Pre-disaster preparedness for typhoons and other disasters.'

Mayor Noh Hyun-song said, "Residents are going through a difficult time due to strengthened social distancing measures caused by the spread of COVID-19," and emphasized, "Employees should do their best in their assigned duties to overcome difficulties together with the residents."

In particular, he stated, "Although COVID-19 cases rapidly increased and then somewhat subsided, they continue to occur steadily," and urged, "Do not let your guard down, thoroughly promote quarantine rules to residents, and employees must take the lead and comply with the quarantine guidelines."

Furthermore, he said, "Unfortunately, many areas including Jeju, Ulsan, Pohang, and Gangneung suffered significant damage due to three typhoons?'Bavi, Maysak, and Haishen'?over the past few weeks," and instructed, "Since there was heavy rain due to the prolonged rainy season and typhoons, each department must carefully inspect and maintain various facilities, slopes, and retaining walls under their management to prepare for possible disasters."

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