President Yoon on the Goesan Earthquake: "All Relevant Ministries to Quickly Assess Damage"

President Yoon Suk-yeol is entering the plenary session hall on the 25th to deliver the budget address for the next year. The Democratic Party of Korea has defined the prosecution's investigation into Daejang-dong as political retaliation and boycotted President Yoon's budget address. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] President Yoon Seok-yeol instructed on the 29th, regarding the magnitude 4.1 earthquake that occurred 11 km northeast of Goesan-gun, Chungbuk, "All related ministries, led by the Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, must promptly assess whether there is any damage caused by the earthquake."

President Yoon gave this instruction after receiving a report on the activation of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters (CDSCH), according to a written briefing by Lee Jae-myung, deputy spokesperson of the presidential office.

President Yoon emphasized, "In particular, immediately inspect for any abnormalities in social infrastructure such as electricity and telecommunications."

He urged, "Since the public may feel anxious about aftershocks and the like, promptly and thoroughly disseminate information regarding future earthquake occurrences and safety guidelines."

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