Powerful Typhoon 'Hinnamno' Halts Railways, Aviation, and Fishing Boats... Schools Opt for 'Discretionary Closure'

Nationwide Railways and Airports Enter Emergency Mode in Preparation for Typhoon 'Hinnamnor'
Ministry of Education: "Schools Can Autonomously Decide on 'Discretionary Holidays'"

Typhoon Hin Nam No is moving northward toward Hanbado, causing both air and sea routes to be closed. The photo shows waves crashing along the coast of Seogwipo, Jeju Island, on the 4th. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Culture Young Intern Reporter] As the 11th typhoon 'Hinnamnor' approaches, airports and the Korea Railroad Corporation nationwide have entered emergency response mode. Air and sea routes have been closed, and school classes are expected to be operated as discretionary holidays.

The Korea Railroad Corporation held an emergency meeting yesterday (4th) morning to check train safety operation measures in response to the approaching typhoon. Sections prone to disasters will be inspected in advance by deploying inspection trains before regular train operations to ensure safety, and if train operations are adjusted, real-time updates will be provided through services like KORAIL Talk.

High-speed lines such as KTX will suspend operations if winds exceed 45 m/s or rainfall exceeds 60 mm per hour. For regular lines, operations will be suspended if winds exceed 30 m/s or rainfall exceeds 65 mm per hour.

Airports nationwide are also preparing for Typhoon Hinnamnor. The Korea Airports Corporation, which manages 14 airports nationwide, is operating a 'Wind and Water Disaster Situation Room' until the typhoon situation ends. Incheon International Airport currently has about 760 personnel on emergency duty, monitoring the typhoon's path in real time and operating a 24-hour control center. Incheon Airport Corporation stated that once a typhoon warning is issued, aircraft will be secured and construction materials that could be blown away by strong winds will be fastened.

As Typhoon Hinnamnor moves north toward Jeju, tourists flocked to Jeju International Airport from the morning of the 4th to return in anticipation of flight cancellations. Meanwhile, the arrival hall at Jeju Airport has been quiet since early this month when reports began indicating the typhoon would directly affect Jeju. Currently, Jeju, Busan, and Yeosu airports are securing aircraft and structures parked on the runways. Hallasan National Park has completely closed seven hiking trails. Additionally, beaches, mountain trails, and Olle trails are all closed to the public.

The sea routes to and from Jeju Island are currently fully closed. On the 4th, all passenger ferries to and from Jeju were canceled except for the early departure from Jeju Port to Mokpo at 8 a.m. A strong wind advisory is in effect across Jeju Island, and a heavy rain advisory is in effect in mountainous areas.

Typhoon No. 11 'Hinnamnor' is moving northward, and on the 4th, all sea routes to and from Jeju were cut off. The Incheon Jung-gu Coastal Passenger Terminal bound for Jeju appeared deserted without any travelers. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

School classes are also being adjusted. Earlier, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo instructed a review of discretionary holidays, and the Ministry of Education held a nationwide meeting of city and provincial education offices on the 4th to discuss adjustments to school commute times, remote classes, and discretionary classes. Accordingly, the Jeju Provincial Office of Education and Busan Office of Education allow school principals to autonomously decide on discretionary holidays. The Gyeongnam Office of Education decided on remote classes for all schools on the 6th.

Meanwhile, President Yoon Suk-yeol presided over a 'Typhoon Situation Inspection Meeting' at the Presidential Office Crisis Management Center. President Yoon urged strengthened inspections of vulnerable groups and areas such as semi-basements and coastal regions and requested proactive responses from all government ministries.

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