Minister Sang-min Lee Inspects Cold Wave and Fire Conditions in Vinyl Greenhouse Village, Gwacheon City

Minister of the Interior and Safety Sang-min Lee visited the vinyl greenhouse village and cold wave shelters in Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do on the 22nd to inspect winter safety measures and provide cold-weather supplies, as the strongest cold wave has hit Korea since last weekend, ensuring that vulnerable groups can spend the winter warmly and safely.

Minister of the Interior and Safety Sang-min Lee. Photo by Yongjun Cho jun21@

First, Minister Lee toured the Honeybee Village to check safety measures against fire and heavy snow, urging thorough preparedness to related agencies such as the fire station. He then visited the nearby cold wave shelter at Namtaeryeong Senior Center to review its operation status and inspect heating devices, fire extinguisher functionality, and the presence of management logs.

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety is strengthening and promoting safety management of vulnerable facilities by conducting safety inspections before and after heavy snowfalls on vinyl greenhouses and other structures at risk of collapse during the winter (heavy snow and cold wave) countermeasure period (until March 15 next year).

Additionally, on November 3, the Ministry supported local governments’ cold wave and heavy snow countermeasures by providing a total of 14.96 billion KRW in special grants to 17 cities and provinces.

Minister Lee stated, “As abnormal weather has caused sudden heavy snowfalls and record-breaking cold waves this winter, the government will provide more meticulous support to ensure vulnerable groups can spend this winter safely and warmly,” adding, “Furthermore, the government will work closely with related agencies to ensure thorough safety management in preparation for cold waves and heavy snow.”

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