South Korean PM Orders Full-Scale Rescue for Geoje Flood Victims

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has issued a directive for an all-out effort to rescue residents stranded by heavy rainfall in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province. The country has been experiencing significant rainfall, leading to damage and isolation in several areas.

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Fire Department, National Police Agency, and local governments should mobilize all available personnel and equipment to prioritize the rescue of isolated residents and evacuation.

In response to the disaster, Prime Minister Han ordered the Fire Department, National Police Agency, and local governments to mobilize all available personnel and equipment. The primary focus is on the evacuation and rescue of isolated residents. The Prime Minister stressed the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate action to ensure the safety of those affected.

Furthermore, Han instructed relevant officials to maintain a state of emergency duty readiness. He emphasized the importance of meticulous management and vigilance to prevent any lapses in the disaster response efforts. The directive also highlighted the need to protect fire department personnel engaged in rescue operations from secondary accidents while they are actively working on the ground.

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Officials should maintain an emergency duty posture and ensure there are no gaps in management.

The government is coordinating efforts to provide immediate relief and support to the affected regions, with a strong emphasis on life-saving operations. The situation in Geoje and other affected areas is being closely monitored, and resources are being deployed to address the ongoing crisis.

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Firefighters and rescue personnel should be protected from secondary accidents during their on-site operations.