<중대본> "Serious Level Raised... Recommendation to Adjust Commute Hours and Water Supply Support Complaints to 110" (Comprehensive)

Recommendation to Adjust Commute Time on the 6th
Non-Urgent Reports to 110

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] The Ministry of the Interior and Safety elevated the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) directly from Level 1 to Level 3 at 4:30 PM on the 4th as the landfall of Typhoon No. 12 'Hinnamnor' approached. Additionally, the crisis alert level was raised from 'Caution' to 'Severe.'

Earlier, at 10 AM the previous day, the Ministry had raised the crisis alert from 'Interest' to 'Caution' and activated the CDSCH emergency Level 1.

The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that as of 6 PM on the 4th, a typhoon warning would be issued for the outer seas south of Jeju Island. The Korea Forest Service stated that due to the northward movement of Typhoon 'Hinnamnor,' the nationwide landslide crisis alert would be raised from 'Interest' to 'Warning' as of 4 PM on the 4th.

As of 9 AM on the same day, Typhoon 'Hinnamnor' was moving north at 18 km/h in the sea about 320 km northeast of Taipei, Taiwan, with a central pressure of 940 hPa, maximum wind speed of 47 m/s, and a strong wind radius of 430 km, making it a very strong typhoon. It is expected to pass Jeju Island and make landfall in the Gyeongnam region in the early morning of the 6th.

Lee Sang-min, head of the CDSCH, anticipated heavy rainfall exceeding 400 mm and strong winds with maximum instantaneous speeds of 40-60 m/s. He requested preemptive evacuation and control of dangerous areas such as semi-basements and coastal roads, and urged that aquaculture facilities, port cranes, and ships be secured and tied down in advance. He also asked for drainage channels to be maintained beforehand to prevent flooding damage in traditional markets and shopping districts. Furthermore, he instructed continuous control of high-risk areas such as wildfire-affected zones, solar power facilities on slopes, and low-water bridges, and to provide frequent weather updates and public action guidelines via disaster text messages.

Guidance on the use of the 110 emergency number was also provided. It is expected that fire department (119) rescue and emergency requests will surge before and after the typhoon's landfall. Previously, the Fire Agency had requested that non-urgent calls be made to 110 instead of 119, anticipating an increase in emergency calls such as rescues during the typhoon's landfall.

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Additionally, since the typhoon is expected to make landfall on Tuesday morning during commuting hours, the Ministry recommended adjusting private sector working hours to prevent casualties. Schools at all levels were requested to actively implement school closures or remote classes based on the principal's autonomous judgment.

Lee Sang-min, head of the CDSCH, stated, "As the CDSCH is elevated to Level 3, local governments and related public institutions will also activate the highest level of response," and added, "We strongly urge people to refrain from visiting dangerous areas such as coastal and riverside zones and to avoid going out until the typhoon has completely passed." President Yoon Seok-yeol also ordered a strong government response that afternoon.

From 5 PM that day, all 600 hiking trails in national parks nationwide were closed. Seven hiking trails in Hallasan National Park have been fully closed since the 2nd.

Passenger ship operations on 37 routes with 52 vessels, including Goheung Nokdong~Geomun, Mokpo Paengmok~Jukdo, and Wando Ttangkkeut~Sanyang, were suspended. Local governments in Jeju and Jeonnam took safety measures such as evacuation, securing, and salvage for 19,000 vessels. Additionally, access to 149 areas at risk of casualties was restricted, and safety lines were installed at 27 coastal and hazardous locations.

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