[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun on the 16th issued an urgent directive regarding the heavy snow warning for Seoul, Gyeonggi, Chungcheong, and Jeonbuk, as well as the cold wave advisory for Gangwon, stating, "The Ministers of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport should inspect the response posture for heavy snow and cold waves to prevent casualties in vulnerable areas such as islands and mountain villages."
The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a heavy snow warning for Seoul, Pyeongtaek, Anseong, Hwaseong in Gyeonggi Province, and mountainous areas of Jeju Island on the same day. A heavy snow warning is issued when the accumulated snowfall is expected to exceed 5 cm within 24 hours. Preliminary heavy snow advisories were issued for Gwangju, Jeonju and Gunsan in Jeonbuk, Yeonggwang and Gokseong in Jeonnam, as well as Ulleungdo and Dokdo.
Prime Minister Chung said, "Due to the drop in temperature, freezing is expected, so take preemptive snow removal and ice control measures," and urged, "The Ministers of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the Ministry of Health and Welfare should thoroughly manage vulnerable groups such as elderly living alone and residents of jjokbangchon (small room villages) by inspecting cold wave shelters and windbreak facilities in preparation for the cold wave."
He further instructed, "The Director of the Korea Meteorological Administration should provide accurate weather information to the public in real time so that citizens can prepare for heavy snow and cold waves."
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