Jeju Coast Guard Issues 'Attention' Level Warning for Coastal Safety Accident Risk Forecast System

The Jeju Coast Guard has issued a 'Watch' level alert for the coastal safety accident risk forecast system until June 30.

According to the Jeju Coast Guard on the 20th, this alert was issued following a weather advisory that took effect from the afternoon of the previous day. Due to dense fog expected from this month through July, there is a concern that safety accidents may frequently occur in coastal areas such as piers and rocky shores. This measure aims to allow the public to prepare in advance and exercise caution.

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The coastal safety accident risk forecast system is a system established under the 'Act on the Prevention of Coastal Accidents' that informs the public in advance about the risk of repeated or continuous safety accidents in coastal waters during specific periods due to adverse weather or natural disasters. The system categorizes risk levels into 'Watch,' 'Advisory,' and 'Warning' stages to help prevent accidents.

Between March and July 2023, there were 40 low visibility alerts issued in the jurisdiction, during which a total of 6 coastal accidents occurred in the same period.

The Jeju Coast Guard plans to strengthen safety management for the public visiting coastal areas such as shorelines, ports, and rocky shores during the risk forecast period, and will provide real-time marine safety information through the Coast Guard website and electronic signboards at police substations to ensure public safety.

Chief So Byung-yong stated, "Through the safety accident risk forecast system, we will do our best to prevent safety accidents caused by agricultural fog and ensure that the public can use the sea with peace of mind."

Jeju = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Hwang Jeong-pil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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