"Flood Disaster Must Never Happen Again"... Ulsan Mayor Kim Doo-gyeom Inspects Underground Passage for Typhoon Preparedness

Ulsan City and National Police Agency Monitor Samho Underpass

First Responders to Actively Respond to Emergencies

As Typhoon No. 6 'Khanun' is moving northward, Ulsan Mayor Kim Doo-gyeom visited Samho Underpass on the 9th to conduct a preliminary inspection to prevent flooding.

Mayor Kim conducted the on-site inspection to prevent flooding damage to the underpass, as the typhoon is expected to pass inland accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds.

Ulsan Mayor Kim Du-gyeom is conducting an on-site inspection around Samho Underpass on the morning of the 9th in preparation for Typhoon Khanun moving northward. [Image source=Ulsan City]

Ulsan Mayor Kim Du-gyeom is conducting an on-site inspection around Samho Underpass on the morning of the 9th in preparation for Typhoon Khanun moving northward. [Image source=Ulsan City]

This preliminary inspection was carried out to prevent a recurrence of the disaster at Gungpyeong 2 Underpass in Cheongju, Chungbuk, which caused 24 casualties including 14 deaths and 10 injuries on the 28th of last month. On this day, Ulsan City conducted a joint inspection of flood prevention measures for the underpass together with the Ulsan Police Agency.

Ulsan Mayor Kim Doo-gyeom stated, “To protect citizens' lives and ensure safety, we will establish thorough preparedness in cooperation with collaborative agencies such as the police,” and urged, “In case of an emergency, regardless of the managing agency or responsible party, the institution that first recognizes the dangerous situation should actively respond.”

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