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Extreme rain halts work at South Korean shipyards, flooding reported
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Extreme rain halts work at South Korean shipyards, flooding reported

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Heavy rainfall in Geoje and Tongyeong, South Korea, has halted operations at major shipyards.
  • Hanwha Ocean reported road closures due to flooding, preventing workers from commuting and causing partial flooding at its facility.
  • Samsung Heavy Industries also notified holiday workers of commute difficulties, though its operational impact is reportedly less severe.

Extreme rainfall has disrupted operations at major shipbuilding facilities in Geoje, South Korea, forcing companies to halt work and advise employees to stay home. The region experienced intense downpours, leading to significant flooding and road closures.

Hanwha Ocean announced that access to its shipyard was impossible due to flooded roads, compelling them to inform workers about commute suspensions. The company confirmed that parts of its yard experienced flooding, impacting operations. The severe weather event saw over 124.5 millimeters of rain fall in just one hour in the early morning.

Samsung Heavy Industries also faced disruptions, notifying workers on holiday special duty that they could not reach the site due to impassable roads. While some docks were reportedly flooded, the situation was not described as severe enough to cause prolonged work stoppages. Both shipyards are currently assessing the extent of the damage and implementing safety measures.

The yard is partially flooded, and we are assessing the damage.

— Hanwha Ocean representativeDescribing the impact of the heavy rainfall on the company's facilities.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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