Minister Kang Dohyung of Oceans and Fisheries Inspects Typhoon Preparedness at Busan Port

Busan Port Authority (BPA, President Kang Junseok) announced on the 20th that Kang Dohyeong, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, visited the site to inspect the typhoon preparedness status of Busan Port.

Kang Dohyung, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, inspecting Busan Port in preparation for the typhoon.

This inspection was conducted to check the typhoon preparedness of Busan Port, Korea's export and import hub, and to encourage the personnel involved.

Minister Kang boarded the BPA's Saenuriho vessel together with officials from Busan Port Authority to inspect the piers in the North Port area, received a briefing on the typhoon preparedness status, and reviewed the progress of major issues facing the Busan Port Authority.

Busan Port Authority explained to Minister Kang that, with the goal of achieving 'Zero human casualties and minimizing property damage within Busan Port,' they have established a 24-hour standby system with related agencies such as Busan Regional Office and the Coast Guard. They are also conducting inspections and reinforcement of port facilities, providing safety education for port workers, and implementing various typhoon preparedness measures to ensure the stability of port operations.

In this regard, Minister Kang Dohyeong emphasized the role of Busan Port Authority, stating, "Considering that the intensity of weather anomalies such as heat waves, typhoons, and heavy rains has become more severe than before, I hope you will do your utmost to ensure the safety management of port facilities."

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