The Slope Collapsed by the Typhoon, What About Now? ... Gyeongbuk Provincial Forest Environment Research Institute Marks the End of Landslide Restoration

‘Maysak·Haishen’ Damage Restored to Normal, ‘Omais’ Expected Before Next Year’s Rainy Season

The Western Branch of the Gyeongsangbuk-do Forest Environment Research Institute has completed the restoration of all landslide-affected areas that occurred last year.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Trainee Reporter Lee Seryeong] The Western Branch of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Forest Environment Research Institute has completed the restoration of landslide damage covering 9.09 hectares and 0.5 km in scale caused by last year's heavy rains and typhoons.

Restoration work began in March this year with an investment of 3.8 billion KRW across 23 sites in Gimcheon, Sangju, Gunwi, Seongju, and Chilgok areas, which suffered damage from last year's heavy rains and Typhoon Maysak (No. 9) and Typhoon Haishen (No. 10).

The Gasan Moraejae district in Chilgok-gun, where the damage was particularly severe, saw repairs to the destroyed parking lot and reshaping of the collapsed hillside. Anti-landslide facilities such as check dams and stream channels were installed to focus on preventing recurrence of landslides.

Safety accident prevention measures and guidance education were conducted at every work site, allowing the project to be completed without incidents. However, Typhoon Omais (No. 12) made landfall on the Korean Peninsula on August 23, causing additional landslide damage in three locations in Gimcheon, Goryeong, and Seongju.

The Forest Environment Research Institute has secured a budget of 530 million KRW and plans to focus on restoration work before next year's rainy season by covering exposed soil, constructing retaining walls, and installing nets in the Omais-affected areas.

Kim Donghee, head of the Western Branch, stated, “With typhoons and localized heavy rains becoming more frequent, the likelihood of landslides is very high. We will protect the lives and property of residents by implementing thorough landslide restoration and continuous preventive anti-landslide projects.”