Yeosu Coast Guard Supports Safe Transportation for College Entrance Exam Students in Island Areas

Yeosu Nam-myeon Geumo-do Passenger Ferry Cancellation Prompts Patrol Boat Support

Jeonnam Yeosu Coast Guard Station (Chief Go Min-gwan) announced on the 13th that patrol vessels will be deployed to support the safe transportation of examinees from island areas in case of marine weather warnings ahead of the 2024 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT).

According to Yeosu Coast Guard, a contingency support system involving patrol vessels has been established to ensure the stable participation of a total of 14 people, including 12 examinees and 2 accompanying teachers from Yeonam High School located on Geumodo Island, Nam-myeon, Yeosu City, who need to travel to the mainland to take the 2024 CSAT on the 16th.

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Before the preliminary gathering on the 15th and the main exam, the Coast Guard will maintain an emergency communication system with the school and, in case of deteriorating sea weather causing ferry cancellations, will immediately deploy patrol vessels upon the school's request to assist in the safe transportation of students.

A Yeosu Coast Guard official stated, “We will support island area examinees to take the exam safely and establish a close communication system with school officials to respond to emergencies.”

Meanwhile, on the CSAT day, the 16th, the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that temperatures in the Jeonnam region will be similar to the average, with rain starting from daytime and some areas experiencing gusts accompanied by thunder and lightning.

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