The Korea Communications Commission Checks Disaster Broadcast Preparedness for Typhoon 'Hinnamnor'

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-seon] On the 5th, the Korea Communications Commission held a meeting chaired by Chairman Han Sang-hyuk at the Disaster Broadcasting Comprehensive Situation Room to check the disaster broadcasting preparedness of broadcasters for Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’ and requested the broadcasting of public action guidelines to provide prompt and accurate disaster information and minimize typhoon damage.

The meeting was attended by YTN, Yeosu MBC, and KNN Busan Gyeongnam Broadcasting, which are regions expected to be severely affected by the landfall of Typhoon Hinnamnor, reporting on the disaster broadcasting preparedness for the typhoon’s landfall. The Busan Viewer Media Center discussed emergency support plans using its own broadcasting equipment in case of damage to broadcasters in the Busan area.

Meanwhile, the KCC requested a total of 66 disaster broadcasting obligated operators nationwide, including terrestrial broadcasters, comprehensive programming channel operators, and news-specialized channel operators, to strengthen disaster broadcasting, provide in-depth disaster information, and broadcast public action guidelines in preparation for Typhoon Hinnamnor. In addition, the Broadcasting and Communications Office, Korea Broadcast Advertising Corporation, and local viewer media centers were urged to thoroughly prepare to prevent facility damage caused by the typhoon.

Chairman Han Sang-hyuk said, "As nationwide damage from this typhoon is anticipated, it is a time that requires an all-out response," adding, "Each broadcaster should actively strive to minimize damage to the lives and property of the public caused by the typhoon through proactive disaster broadcasting and providing in-depth disaster information that is practically helpful to the public."

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