South Korean PM orders flood-prone area survey after Cheongju visit

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo visited Cheongju on Friday to assess the damage caused by recent heavy rains. He urged local officials to expedite drainage system improvements and emphasized the need for data-driven, region-specific solutions to prevent future flooding.

During his visit to the Mochung-dong area, which has experienced recurrent flooding, Han inspected a disaster prevention facility. He stressed that the country must prepare for extreme weather events that could surpass previous levels. The Prime Minister directed the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment to conduct a thorough survey of areas prone to flooding.

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We will identify habitually flooded areas nationwide and begin inspections starting with the most frequent locations.

"We will identify habitually flooded areas nationwide and begin inspections starting with the most frequent locations," Han stated. The government aims to develop customized strategies by analyzing data to address the specific needs of each region affected by severe weather.

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Tailored countermeasures must be prepared through data analysis.