Yoon Orders Government Ministries to Fully Respond to Prevent Casualties and Property Damage from Heavy Rainfall

President Yoon Suk-yeol received a report on the damage caused by the heavy rain from his aides during his visit to Washington D.C., USA, on the 11th (local time), and reviewed response measures, the presidential office spokesperson Kim Soo-kyung stated in a written briefing.

President Yoon Suk-yeol is talking with Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min as he departs for the United States to attend the 75th NATO Summit.
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President Yoon said, "It is regrettable that extreme heavy rain, far exceeding weather forecasts, has caused many casualties and property damage," and instructed, "With the Minister of the Interior and Safety at the center, all government departments should make every effort to ensure swift and practical support for the affected areas."

President Yoon added, "Since the rainy season front is moving north again from the weekend, additional damage is a concern," and urged, "For the affected areas, conduct emergency restoration quickly to prevent further damage, and nationwide, strengthen monitoring and control of hazardous facilities to prepare for extreme heavy rain caused by abnormal weather. Please reorganize the emergency response system once again."

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