Typhoon Khanun Adds Challenges to 'Jamboree'... Prime Minister Han Orders "Prepare Safety Measures"

Typhoon 'Khanun' Passes Through Jamboree Campsite
Prime Minister Orders Comprehensive Inter-Agency Response

Typhoon No. 6 "Khanun" is expected to pass through the Saemangeum camping site in Buan-gun, Jeonbuk, where the "25th World Scout Jamboree" is being held. In response, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo instructed the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to "prepare safety management measures for camping participants."

On the 7th, Prime Minister Han said, "To minimize casualties caused by disasters, rapid situation assessment and proactive on-site response are of utmost importance." According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, Khanun is expected to start affecting most regions nationwide from the 9th. The typhoon is anticipated to bring heavy rain and strong winds across the Korean Peninsula, posing continuous challenges to the Jamboree's operation.

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is having a conversation with participants from various countries and international staff at the Jeonbuk Saemangeum Jamboree site on the 6th. [Provided by the Prime Minister's Office]

Prime Minister Han instructed the Minister of the Interior and Safety to coordinate with the Jamboree organizing committee and prepare and implement safety management measures for Saemangeum Jamboree participants. He also urged cooperation among related ministries and local governments to prevent casualties caused by accidents such as flooding in underground spaces like underpasses and semi-basement houses, being swept away by rapid river currents, and landslides.

He directed the Minister of Environment to conduct preliminary water discharge from multipurpose dams considering the rainfall situation. He also ordered the prompt dissemination of flood warnings and discharge status. The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to conduct focused inspections on facilities vulnerable to strong wind damage, such as tower cranes at construction sites, and to implement safety measures.

The head of the Korea Forest Service decided to conduct emergency inspections in areas of concern, such as the inland regions of Gyeongbuk where landslides occurred intensively during the July monsoon. Disaster management agencies including the National Police Agency, Coast Guard, Fire Agency, and local governments will share risk information in real time and take preemptive response measures. Prime Minister Han urged heads and deputy heads of local governments to take responsibility and actively respond to disaster situations to ensure timely on-site responses such as pre-control and resident evacuation during dangerous situations.

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