There are concerns about heavy rain damage in southern regions, including Geoje. We pray for the rest of the soul of those who lost their lives due to the sudden heavy rain, and offer our deepest condolences to the bereaved families. We also pray for the recovery of the injured.

The most important thing is to avoid further damage. Relevant ministries and local governments must quickly implement necessary measures on site and focus all their efforts on minimizing damage.

In particular, even if this heavy rain stops, there is a possibility that subsequent damage may occur as the ground weakens and river levels rise, so please carefully monitor the weather and on-site conditions and proactively respond to risk factors.

The government is also closely monitoring the heavy rain situation centered on the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters. We will pay attention to even the smallest danger signs and remain tense until the very end.

We ask that citizens check weather forecasts and disaster messages frequently and actively cooperate with guidance from the national and local governments.

Due to climate change, the scope and aspect of disasters are significantly different from the past. We will comprehensively analyze new disaster risks and fundamentally reexamine the existing response system to come up with measures to protect the lives and safety of the people.

To all the public officials, firefighters, police, and rescue workers who are working hard to prevent and recover from damage, please give us a little more strength. Above all, we ask you to take care of your own safety.