Typhoon 'Hinnamno' Approaches North... President Yoon Orders "Maximum Response Measures"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Minji Lee] President Yoon Seok-yeol has instructed the Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to establish the highest level of typhoon response measures, including the preemptive activation of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH), in relation to Typhoon No. 11 'Hinnamnor,' the spokesperson's office announced on the 3rd.

Following the President's directive, the Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety will analyze the expected typhoon path and impact and check preparedness measures together with related agencies starting from 10 a.m. that day. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is scheduled to preside over a CDSCH meeting at 7 p.m. at the Seoul Situation Center in the Government Seoul Office Building.

President Yoon is reported to have instructed special attention to disaster safety for vulnerable groups and for the entire cabinet to unite and respond with full force. The President is also expected to review the typhoon preparedness measures with related agencies the following day.

Earlier, on the 1st, by special presidential order, the Director of the Disaster and Safety Management Headquarters of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety held a special inspection meeting with all city and provincial governments and related ministries and conducted a comprehensive inspection of typhoon-vulnerable facilities nationwide.

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