Yoon Absent from Shin Hanul Unit 1 Completion Ceremony Considering 'Extreme Cold Wave'

Presidential Office: "Emergency Duty for Local Governments Due to Cold Wave... Considering Attendees' Safety"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] President Yoon Seok-yeol canceled his schedule to attend the completion ceremony of Shin Hanul Unit 1 in Uljin, Gyeongbuk, on the 14th, considering the nationwide cold wave and strong wind conditions.

The Blue House announced in a press release that morning, "Local governments have entered emergency operations due to the cold wave," and added, "To ensure the safety of attendees, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy will read President Yoon's congratulatory speech, and the event will be scaled down accordingly."

With the cancellation of President Yoon's regional visit, the Blue House also stated that the luncheon meeting with local economic and business leaders in Gyeongbuk has been postponed.

Since the afternoon of the previous day, cold winds have been blowing in from the northwest, and the nationwide morning temperatures on this day ranged from minus 15 degrees to minus 1 degree Celsius.

With strong winds as well, the wind chill made it feel even colder. According to the weather forecast, strong wind warnings have been issued for the West Coast, East Coast, southern coast of Jeonnam, and Jeju, where winds are expected to blow strongly at speeds of 35 to 60 km/h (10 to 16 m/s) until this day. Other areas may also experience strong winds with gusts reaching up to 55 km/h (15 m/s).

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