Ministry of Science and ICT Holds Inspection Meeting to Prepare Thoroughly for Typhoon 'Hinnamnor' Approaching North

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-seon] The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on the 5th at 11 a.m. that it held a meeting at the Disaster Safety Situation Room to review the response status in the fields of communication, broadcasting, and postal services in preparation for the northward approach of Typhoon No. 11 'Hinnamnor.'

At the meeting, the progress of the typhoon and the government's response status were shared, and typhoon response plans for key issues were discussed. The typhoon preparedness status, including pre-inspection of facilities and emergency response systems of major communication and paid broadcasting companies (five companies), was checked.

At this meeting, major broadcasting and communication operators reported that they had completed pre-inspections for strong wind, power outage, and flood damage caused by the typhoon, as well as for island areas and recovery supplies. They have been operating situation rooms since last weekend and organizing emergency recovery teams, making thorough preparations for emergency response. In case of typhoon damage, broadcasting and communication companies plan to carry out initial measures focused on rerouting communication and proceed with rapid emergency recovery while paying attention to safety.

In addition, measures are being taken to prevent disruptions in postal and deposit services due to facility flooding damage, and delivery suspension measures will be implemented according to weather warnings to prevent safety accidents involving postal workers.

Minister of Science and ICT Lee Jong-ho urged, "Broadcasting and communication services are essential services that allow the public to make emergency calls or obtain disaster situation and response guidelines during disasters. Therefore, please prepare thoroughly to minimize broadcasting and communication damage with a sense of mission to protect the safety of the people."

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