Frequent Visits to Road Management Centers
“Establish Emergency Transport Systems with Related Agencies,” Order
Encouraging Staff Working During People’s Rest Days
[Financial News] On the 27th, Acting President Choi Sang-mok visited the Korea Expressway Corporation Traffic Center, the Seoul Disaster Prevention Center, and the Gwanghui Police Station of the Central Police Station to review safety management plans for the Lunar New Year holiday, check the progress, and commend public officials working hard at the forefront of disaster scenes.
Acting President Choi first visited the Korea Expressway Corporation Traffic Center, where Lee Hee-sang, Head of the Corporation’s Traffic Division, reported on the ongoing traffic measures for the holiday.
Choi stated, “Since this year’s Lunar New Year holidays are longer than usual, an increase in travelers is expected, so ensure that traffic management is thorough so that citizens can move safely and comfortably.” He further instructed, “After today’s nationwide snow or rain, if temperatures drop, road safety could be at risk. Make sure to provide real-time traffic information and various convenience information through multiple means to the public, check frequently if the emergency lane operations, detour guides, and other measures are functioning well during the holiday period.”
He then visited the Seoul Disaster Prevention Center, where Kim Yoon-sub, Head of the Center, reported on emergency patient transport strategies for the holiday. Choi advised, “Since the Lunar New Year holidays see a large number of people on the move and the possibility of accidents such as wintertime fires is high, be extra vigilant in your duties.” Particularly, he instructed, “As the public turns to 119 in emergencies, ensure that emergency treatment and transport are swiftly performed by establishing a thorough emergency transport system with related agencies.”
Finally, during his visit to the Central Police Station’s Gwanghui precinct located in Sindang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, Acting President Choi received a briefing from precinct leader Shin Eun-kyu on the precinct’s status and holiday safety measures.
He remarked, “The citizens can live with peace of mind thanks to the dedication of police officers at the forefront of security,” and requested, “Enhance preventive patrols so that visitors to shopping areas like Hwanghakdong Central Market can feel safe.”
Meanwhile, the government, chaired by Acting President Choi, established the “Safety Management Plan for the Lunar New Year Holidays” during the “Current Issues and Economic Ministers’ Meeting” held on the 15th and on the 20th convened the “Central and Local Safety Inspection Meeting” with various ministries and 17 cities participating, ensuring utmost care for public safety during the holiday period.