[Photo] Sweating in Preparation for Hinamnor's Approach... Stacking Sandbags and Wrapping with Plastic Sheets

A merchant at Masan Fish Market in Changwon-si, Gyeongnam, is stacking sandbags in front of the store. / Photo by Ryeong Lee ryeong@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] As Typhoon Hinnamnor, the 11th typhoon, is forecasted to hit the Gyeongnam region, merchants at Masan Fish Market in Changwon City, Gyeongnam, closed their shops early on the afternoon of the 5th to prepare for the approaching typhoon.

The merchants, fearing their livelihoods would be swept away like during Typhoon Maemi, stacked sandbags provided by Masanhappo District Office in front of their shops and blocked door gaps to prevent seawater from entering.

Products that were large or heavy and could not be moved were wrapped in plastic and tarps, then weighed down with tires or stones.

A dried seafood shop merchant, Mr. A, said, "The Meteorological Administration said the typhoon will hit the Gyeongnam region tomorrow. I thought stacking sandbags was a priority even if we sell less today because reducing typhoon damage is necessary to continue business next time."

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