Typhoon 'Khanun' Makes Landfall... Distribution Industry Fully Prepared with Measures Including Securing Water Pumps

Sending Safety Guidelines for Each Convenience Store
Pre-Inspection Including Drainage Maintenance

Typhoon No. 6 'Khanun' made landfall on the Korean Peninsula on the 10th, prompting the distribution industry to prepare measures to minimize typhoon damage. Convenience stores and ginseng fields, which are particularly vulnerable to strong winds and flooding, are conducting pre-inspections to prepare for any emergencies.

On the afternoon of the 9th, as Typhoon Khanun, the 6th typhoon, approaches the Korean Peninsula, strong waves are raging along the coast of Samdal-ri, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju.
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GS Retail, which operates the convenience store GS25, sent safety guideline notices to each store on the 6th, when the typhoon's landfall was forecasted. The notice included ▲identifying the location of outdoor units ▲moving outdoor fixtures inside the store ▲checking the need for flood barriers. GS Retail also secured emergency response personnel, disaster prevention equipment such as generators and pumps, and safety protective gear in advance, while preparing dry ice to cope with potential power and communication outages. A GS Retail official stated, "We will continuously communicate with the field while monitoring the typhoon's progress."

Seven Eleven, in response to the approaching typhoon, notified franchise stores of weather information and removed all promotional products from the store entrances. They have distributed typhoon preparedness guidelines to each store, including preparing sandbags and taping doors and windows to prevent flooding. A Seven Eleven official said, "In the event of wind and flood damage, we provided overall store action manuals and differentiated response policies according to specific disaster situations. We also continuously share updated weather information according to the typhoon's path."

BGF Retail, which operates the convenience store CU, also shared typhoon-related response measures with stores nationwide. They provided guidance on how to respond to power outages and other damages, as well as on stocking items such as flashlights for normal operations. A BGF Retail official said, "Even when normal POS sales are difficult, CU can process sales through PDAs available at each store, and we have shared manuals containing this information. During the typhoon's approach, we plan to send messages containing this information to stores eight times a day to maintain guidance."

Emart24, a convenience store under the Shinsegae group, operates its own safety management team. They previously distributed pre-inspection checklists and response manuals for actual situations to stores nationwide. An Emart24 official said, "By distributing manuals, we encourage vigilance and aim to prevent actual damage. In case of damage, we have established an emergency response system to ensure swift action through an emergency contact network."

KGC Ginseng Corporation, which has contract farming ginseng fields nationwide, is also dedicated to minimizing typhoon damage. They are conducting preventive activities tailored to each region, such as maintaining drainage channels and installing support posts and insect screens for shade facilities at over 2,000 contracted farms nationwide. A KGC Ginseng Corporation official stated, "In case of damage, we will form an emergency task force to monitor the damage situation in real time and prepare response measures, focusing on protecting contracted farms."

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