Water Management Situation Room Visit by Yoon Seokdae, K-Water President: "Full Effort to Protect Citizens from Floods"

Sugong, Former River Basin Flood Response Emergency System Activated

Yoon Seok-dae, President of Korea Water Resources Corporation, visited the 'Integrated Water Management Situation Room,' the water management control tower, on the 3rd to inspect the real-time flood response system.

At the event, President Yoon said, "We are fully mobilizing the emergency flood response system to prepare for the nationwide monsoon and the resulting heavy rains that began on the 25th of last month, putting all efforts into flood control," and urged, "Please devote yourselves to safe water management during the flood season to protect the lives, safety, and property of the people from floods."

Located at the Korea Water Resources Corporation headquarters in Daejeon, the Integrated Water Management Situation Room operates 24/7 as the water management control tower. Through a real-time flood response system that incorporates CCTV and satellite data, it comprehensively monitors 56 water resource facilities nationwide, including dams, weirs, and sluice gates. Additionally, the watershed headquarters of the Han River, Geum River, Yeongsan River·Seomjin River, and Nakdong River, along with dam branches, operate facilities in cooperation with related agencies and downstream residents, preparing for floods on the front lines.

Despite the continued heavy monsoon rains nationwide, nine dams including Namgang Dam and Hoengseong Dam have proactively increased dam discharge since the 28th of last month to secure sufficient water storage, considering downstream conditions. Before discharge, they communicate with related agencies, local governments, and residents, using text messages (SMS) to thoroughly notify them of the pre-discharge plans. Along with this, periodic warning broadcasts, downstream dam patrols, and guidance have also been strengthened.

In his inauguration speech on the 19th, President Yoon emphasized that "protecting the lives, safety, and property of the people from water disasters caused by climate change is the top priority," and has been personally inspecting key water management sites such as Gunam Dam, a major flood defense facility in the border area, Hwaseong Water Purification Plant, four watershed water management situation rooms, and vulnerable downstream dam areas like Muncheokgyo in Gurye County.

President Yoon stated, "Swift and bold responses are necessary to prepare for unpredictable heavy rains caused by abnormal climate," and added, "During the flood season, thoroughly manage dam operations, and especially review preparedness once again to safely protect vulnerable groups from disasters. Actively cooperate with related agencies to further strengthen safety measures such as downstream dam patrols and evacuation guidance."

Yoon Seok-dae, President of Korea Water Resources Corporation (center), visited the headquarters' Integrated Water Management Situation Room on the 3rd to check the current dam water levels, review preparations for the rainy season, monitor the status of sluice gate discharge, and assess future response plans.

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