On the morning of the 10th, Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam, rushed directly to the Ssalsaetunnel site where soil erosion occurred due to Typhoon Khanun, the 6th typhoon.

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, is inspecting the damage restoration site of Ssuljae Tunnel.

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, is inspecting the damage restoration site of Ssuljae Tunnel.

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On that day, Mayor Hong instructed prompt damage recovery at the site. Ssalsaetunnel is a tunnel on National Route 5 connecting Hyundong in Masanhappo-gu and Naesa-eup in Masanhoewon-gu. Around 9 a.m., soil erosion occurred, and currently, both directions of the road are closed while recovery work is underway.



Mayor Hong said, “We will first correct the water flow and swiftly remove the soil to resume traffic as soon as possible. Additionally, we will coordinate with the National Land Management Office to take fundamental measures to prevent such incidents from recurring.” He added, “Changwon Special City is controlling dangerous areas such as underground passages, and all employees are on emergency duty, doing their best to prevent typhoon damage.”


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