New PM Han Seong-sook Orders Measures Against Heavy Rain
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- Newly appointed Prime Minister Han Seong-sook on Wednesday ordered comprehensive measures to prevent damage from anticipated heavy downpours in the southern regions of South Korea, including Jeju Island.
- The directives focused on checking evacuation and safety protocols and enhancing monitoring of vulnerable areas.
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New Prime Minister Han Seong-sook took office on Wednesday and immediately issued orders regarding anticipated heavy rainfall in southern South Korea.
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- New Prime Minister Han Seong-sook on Wednesday ordered thorough measures to prevent any damage from downpours expected to hit southern parts of the nation.
Han, who took office earlier in the day, gave the instruction to relevant ministries and agencies, as the nation's southern region, including the island of Jeju, was forecast to get drenched by heavy rain.
Han instructed the relevant ministries to thoroughly check evacuation and safety measures for those living in areas prone to downpours, according to the prime minister's office.
Also, Han directed officials to step up monitoring of vulnerable areas, and preemptively enforce evacuations and restrict access in case of danger, the office said.
Offene Fragen
- What specific regions are most at risk?
- What are the exact safety measures being implemented?
