Seoul City "Snow Removal Work Before Snowfall Today... No Major Damage"

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 13th that there was no significant damage caused by snowfall or freezing thanks to pre-snow removal operations conducted before the snow began.

The city activated an emergency snow removal task force from the night before, deploying approximately 6,500 personnel, 1,200 snow removal vehicles and equipment, and 3,200 tons of de-icing agents.

Additionally, from 2 p.m. on the same day, the city's Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters began operating with a 24-hour emergency duty system. The city and its 25 autonomous districts are running a comprehensive cold wave support center. Measures are also being prepared to protect vulnerable groups such as elderly living alone, homeless people, and residents of jjokbangchon (small-room villages).

Meanwhile, Seoul recorded 3.2 cm of snowfall that day, and a cold wave advisory was issued as of 9 p.m.

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