Seogwipo Coast Guard - Seogwipo City Install Coastal Accident Risk Warning Signs

The Seogwipo Coast Guard has decided to install 'Coastal Accident Risk Warning Signs' in collaboration with Seogwipo City to prevent casualties on Saeseom Island, in preparation for the spring outing season and due to the recent increase in falls and slips accidents.

According to the Seogwipo Coast Guard on the 7th, Saeseom Island in Seogwipo City is a popular spot for residents and tourists as it features the Seoyeon Bridge, a landmark of Seogwipo, and well-maintained walking trails.

Coastal Accident Risk Warning Sign
Photo by Seogwipo Coast Guard

In the past three years, a total of 131 coastal accidents have occurred in the Seogwipo area, including a missing person found near the Saeseom breakwater tetrapods on the 7th of last month. Of these, 62 accidents occurred on rocky shores and coastlines, accounting for 47% of coastal accidents, requiring special caution.

The Seogwipo Coast Guard expects that installing warning signs at three high-risk locations on Saeseom Island will raise awareness of the dangers and help prevent accidents in advance.

A Seogwipo Coast Guard official stated, "To ensure the safety of the public at all times, we will continue to cooperate with related agencies to conduct pre-inspections of coastal risk areas and minimize casualties."

Jeju = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Hwang Jeongpil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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