The prime minister, Han Seong-sook, on the 1st ordered an emergency focus on managing facilities and areas vulnerable to the monsoon—such as underpasses, storm drains, landslide-prone zones, and areas with a history of flooding—after the rainy season began mainly in Jeju Island and the southern regions, the prime minister's office said.
Han instructed related ministries and local governments, including the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, and the Korea Forest Service, saying, "Also conduct intensive checks of public evacuation systems in the event of disasters."
She continued, "Strengthen the emergency work system to respond to weather conditions such as the monsoon and heavy downpours, and thoroughly check the contact systems for swift resident evacuations," adding, "For areas under restoration and maintenance due to past disaster damage, carry out emergency repairs quickly to minimize inconvenience to residents and make every effort to prevent additional damage from future heavy rains."
To the Korea Meteorological Administration, she said, "Closely monitor weather conditions related to the monsoon and promptly inform the public when situations arise," and added, "If even a small risk is detected, notify people quickly to minimize casualties."