Due to Tsunami Concerns... Ministry of the Interior and Safety Conducts On-Site Inspections in East Coast Cities

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on the 2nd that it has begun on-site inspections of East Coast cities following a strong earthquake and resulting tsunami in the waters off the Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.

On the morning of the 2nd, high waves are rising due to swells at the beach in Yonghan-ri, Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongbuk. [Image source=Yonhap News]

In the Mukho area on the domestic East Coast, a tsunami with a maximum height of 85 cm was observed the previous day, but there have been no casualties or property damage reported so far.

The Ministry has activated its emergency response team and instructed Gangwon and Gyeongbuk provinces to thoroughly manage the situation. It is also ensuring meticulous vessel management and maintaining a close cooperative response system with related agencies such as the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the Korea Coast Guard.

The Ministry will conduct on-site inspections in Gangwon, Gyeongbuk, Ulsan, and Busan from the 15th of this month to the 2nd of next month. Earthquake experts will participate in this inspection to verify the management status of emergency evacuation sites for tsunamis.

Minister Lee Sang-min stated, "We hope the public will familiarize themselves with tsunami preparedness and response guidelines through safety platforms and local government websites during normal times."

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