Jeonbuk Province Implements Comprehensive Summer Agricultural Disaster Countermeasures

Operation of Situation Room,
Pre-Inspection of Vulnerable Facilities,
and Four Key Areas

Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province will implement the "2025 Comprehensive Countermeasures for Agricultural Disasters during the Summer Season" until October 15, 2025.

According to the province on May 26, this comprehensive plan has been established to protect farmers from natural disasters such as heavy rainfall, typhoons, and heatwaves during the summer season.

Jeonbuk Provincial Government Office view. Provided by Jeonbuk Province

This year, both temperatures and precipitation during the summer are expected to be higher than average. Due to atmospheric instability and rising sea surface temperatures, the likelihood of strong heavy rain and typhoons is increasing.

To respond to summer disasters, the province has been operating the "Agricultural Disaster Countermeasure Situation Room" since May 15, and plans to strengthen pre-inspections of agricultural facilities as well as enhance rapid recovery systems.

Last year, there were a total of 11 agricultural disasters in the Jeonbuk region, affecting an area of 14,700 hectares, with recovery costs amounting to 47.2 billion won. Of these, five disasters occurred during the summer, impacting 12,845 hectares and accounting for 38.1 billion won in recovery costs, which represented 81% of the total recovery expenses, indicating that a significant portion of the damage occurred during the summer season.

To prevent recurring damage, the province has established comprehensive measures across four major areas: operation of the disaster countermeasure situation room, pre-inspection of disaster-vulnerable facilities, education and public relations to strengthen on-site response capabilities, and establishment of a rapid recovery support system.

In particular, this year, the province has established a new Agricultural Disaster Response Task Force to provide a more systematic response to ongoing disaster risks caused by climate change. Prior to the rainy season, pre-inspections have been completed for 525 vulnerable greenhouse facilities, 416 orchards, and 174 livestock facilities.

For this year's response to heatwaves and heavy rainfall, the province has allocated a total of 17.3 billion won for five projects to reinforce disaster prevention facilities. In addition, a "Field Technical Support Team" consisting of about 70 members, jointly operated by the province and city/county governments, will conduct crop growth monitoring and provide customized technical guidance in parallel.

Choi Jaeyong, Director of the Agricultural Life and Livestock Industry Bureau of the province, stated, "Agricultural disasters caused by abnormal weather are difficult to predict, so advance preparation and on-site response are essential." He added, "The province, city and county governments, and related agencies will work together to focus administrative capabilities on minimizing damage to farmers."

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