Gyeonggi Northern Fire and Disaster Headquarters Jointly Inspects 'Rockfall Hazard Area' at Bukhansan Insu Peak

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[Asia Economy Reporter La Young-cheol] The Northern Gyeonggi Province Fire and Disaster Headquarters conducted a safety inspection around Insubong Peak in cooperation with Bukhansan National Park, ahead of the spring season when many hikers visit.

The Fire Headquarters announced on the 9th, "We stabilized rocks with a risk of falling along the rock climbing routes on Insubong and carried out rockfall removal work."

Insubong, located in Goyang City, is a granite peak with an elevation of 810 meters and is a famous domestic rock climbing spot enjoyed by many mountaineers year-round. During the thawing season, safety accidents sometimes occur due to falling rocks.

According to the Fire Headquarters, in June 2015, about 5 tons of falling rocks struck hikers on the Chwinadeu B rock climbing course on Insubong, resulting in one death and three injuries including fractures.

Eighteen personnel participated in this inspection, including the Northern Special Response Team of the Northern Gyeonggi Province Fire and Disaster Headquarters, Goyang Fire Station 119, and the Special Rescue Team of Bukhansan National Park.

The Northern Special Response Team plans to continue safety accident prevention and rescue activities around Bukhansan, including Insubong, through cooperation with the National Park Special Rescue Team and disaster safety management.

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