Mokpo Coast Guard Ensures Thorough Prevention of Coastal Accidents During Baekjung Sari Period

Mokpo Coast Guard Station (Chief Kim Hae-cheol) announced on the 29th that from the 31st of this month to the 3rd of next month, during the Baekjung Sari period, they will strengthen land and sea patrols, prevention, and publicity activities to prevent coastal accidents such as flooding and isolation in low-lying coastal areas.

Exterior view of Mokpo Maritime Police Station

Baekjung Sari is the period when the tidal range reaches its maximum height throughout the year, referring to the state when the difference between high and low tides is greatest for about 3 to 4 days around the 15th day of the 7th lunar month.

The Coast Guard plans to intensify patrols at 36 vulnerable coastal spots and vulnerable areas under each substation during this period, and actively conduct public awareness campaigns using village administrative broadcasts and electronic display boards.

In particular, safety guidance activities will be actively promoted as visitor and late vacationers' activities such as clam gathering during low tide are expected near the Jindo Mysterious Sea Road (Gogun-myeon area) and around Mokpo Bridge.

A Mokpo Coast Guard official stated, “During the Baekjung Sari period, coastal accidents such as flooding in low-lying areas and isolation on mudflats during low tide are a concern,” and added, “We will thoroughly carry out safety guidance and proactive preventive activities to ensure that no coastal accidents occur.”

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