President Lee Urges Focus on Minimizing Damage Amid Heavy Rains in Southern Regions Like Geoje

Regarding the heavy downpours that battered the southern coast of Gyeongsangnam-do, including Geoje and Tongyeong, causing damage, President Lee Jae-myung urged, "Relevant ministries and local governments should swiftly implement necessary measures on the ground and concentrate all capabilities on minimizing damage."

Writing on his social media today (the 17th), President Lee stated, "I pray for the repose of those who lost their lives due to the sudden heavy rain and extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I also wish for the speedy recovery of the injured," adding, "Above all, the most important thing is to prevent additional damage."

He further emphasized, "Even after this rainfall stops, the ground remains weakened and river water levels are high, raising the possibility of subsequent damage. Therefore, please closely monitor weather and field conditions and proactively respond to risk factors."

He added, "Due to climate change, the scope and patterns of disasters are vastly different from the past. We will comprehensively analyze new disaster risks and fundamentally overhaul existing response systems to devise measures that protect the lives and safety of the public."

President Lee also urged public officials, including firefighters and police officers deployed to disaster recovery operations, saying, "Please hang in there a little longer. Above all, make sure to look after your own safety."

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