Muan County Governor Kim San Returns from Vacation Amid Typhoon 'Khanun' Approaching... Conducts Town and Township Inspection Tour

Published 09 Aug.2023 16:32(KST)

Request for Thorough Inspection of Key Facilities Including Coastal Vessel Safety Zone Relocation

On-site Inspection Conducted, All Staff Ordered to Conduct Simultaneous Field Checks

Kim San, the governor of Muan County, immediately returned from vacation on the morning of the 9th upon hearing the news of the northward approach of Typhoon 'Khanun' No. 6, and began inspections at Samhyang Madong Port, followed by a simultaneous inspection of nine towns and townships.

(On the right) Kim San, the head of Muan County, is visiting Samhyang Madong Port to check the safe mooring of docked fishing vessels. <br>[Photo by Muan County]

(On the right) Kim San, the head of Muan County, is visiting Samhyang Madong Port to check the safe mooring of docked fishing vessels.
[Photo by Muan County]

According to the county on the 9th, Governor Kim San had originally planned to be on summer vacation until the 11th, but returned on the 9th to prepare for Typhoon Khanun. Starting at 9 a.m. at Samhyang Madong Port, he visited major fishing ports including Cheonggye Bokgil Port, Guro Port, and Mangun Topmeori Port to check the status of fishing vessel salvage and the safe mooring of docked vessels, inspecting typhoon preparedness.

At the site, Governor Kim said that since Typhoon Khanun is moving slowly, greater damage than expected is feared. He instructed that medium-sized fishing vessels be moved to safe areas and small fishing vessels be brought ashore.

After inspecting three designated beaches and large construction sites, Governor Kim visited all nine town and township offices, urging the heads to thoroughly establish an emergency system in response to the typhoon's northward movement and to do their best to prevent damage through prompt information delivery to residents.

Additionally, he instructed that as Typhoon Khanun moves northward tonight, expanding rain nationwide, each department head and town/township chief conduct on-site inspections of hazardous facilities in advance and that all staff conduct coordinated visits to their assigned villages to thoroughly prepare for the typhoon's approach.

Governor Kim San stated, "As heavy rain and strong winds are expected due to the northward movement of Typhoon Khanun, all staff will maintain vigilance and thoroughly prepare in advance to protect the safety of county residents."