Lee Jae-myung "Hinnamnor Approaching North, Highest Level Response... Request for 24-Hour Disaster Preparedness"

CEO Lee Focuses on Livelihood Message

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, urged the government on the 4th to "respond at the highest level with all available resources" in relation to the northward approach of Typhoon Hinnamnor, the 11th typhoon of the year.

On the same day, Lee stated on Facebook, "Typhoon Hinnamnor is advancing toward the Korean Peninsula with fierce momentum. There is great concern as it is an unprecedentedly powerful typhoon."

Lee said, "In disasters, overreaction is better than delayed response," adding, "Even if criticized for excessive response, we must do our utmost to prepare in advance." He emphasized, "Especially in vulnerable areas that have suffered unexpected accidents and now face new typhoon threats, more thorough and meticulous preparation is necessary."

Lee wrote, "The nation's foremost duty is to protect the lives and safety of its people," and requested the central and local governments to "establish a 24-hour disaster preparedness system to enable immediate real-time response."

He appeared to focus on a 'livelihood message,' keeping distance from sensitive issues such as the prosecution's summons notice. With an emergency party meeting scheduled for the 5th, Lee plans to listen to the opinions of party members during the meeting before making a final decision.

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