Dongyeon Kim Holds Virtual Meeting with 31 Mayors and County Heads: "Disasters Require Excessive Response"

Dongyeon Kim, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, once again emphasized the 'principle of proactive and excessive response' regarding disaster management on the 18th.

Governor Kim made this statement during the "Gyeonggi Province-City/County Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters Meeting for Heavy Rain Response," which was attended virtually by mayors and county heads. He noted, "The risk of unpredictable and complex disasters is increasing due to climate change."

He added, "Yesterday, there was a tragic loss of life due to the retaining wall collapse in Osan, and today, there was a fire accident in Gwangmyeong that also resulted in casualties." He urged, "Please make every effort in your response so that no more residents of the province lose their lives or property due to disasters."

Gyeonggi Province Governor Dongyeon Kim is presiding over a disaster-related meeting regarding heavy rain response on the 18th. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

During the meeting, participants shared reports on the heavy rain response and exchanged updates on the situation in each city and county.

Gyeonggi Province has been operating the Emergency Level 2 duty system at the Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters since 1:00 p.m. on the 16th, before the heavy rain began in earnest.

Since the 16th, Gyeonggi Province has experienced torrential rainfall exceeding 200mm in several areas, including 263.5mm in Pyeongtaek, 251.5mm in Anseong, 228.0mm in Ansan, 213.0mm in Gunpo, and 204.5mm in Gwacheon.

As a result of this heavy rain, a total of 269 incidents have been reported, including the death of one person due to the collapse of the retaining wall at the Gajang Overpass in Osan, 32 cases of flooded homes, 113 cases of flooded roads, and 9 cases of soil loss.