{"id":2201940,"date":"2023-08-10T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T23:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2201940"},"modified":"2023-08-09T15:34:07","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T06:34:07","slug":"south-korea-activates-24-hour-emergency-protocol-for-approaching-typhoon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2023\/08\/south-korea-activates-24-hour-emergency-protocol-for-approaching-typhoon\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea activates 24-hour emergency protocol for approaching typhoon"},"content":{"rendered":"
South Korea braces for the impending arrival of Typhoon Khanun, predicted to hit the southeast coast and move northward, potentially impacting the capital area. Government agencies and institutions are implementing comprehensive preventive measures. The Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education <\/span>announced<\/span><\/a> adjustments to students\u2019 exam schedules in consideration of the storm\u2019s potential disruptions.<\/span><\/p>\n Meanwhile, financial authorities, in collaboration with the insurance industry, are launching a comprehensive response team to mitigate potential damages, especially to <\/span>vehicles<\/span><\/a>. President Yoon Suk-yeol\u2019s office has activated a <\/span>24-hour emergency protocol<\/span><\/a> in anticipation of the typhoon and is overseeing preparations personally. The typhoon is expected to make landfall on Thursday morning, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.<\/span><\/p>\n Why It Matters<\/b><\/p>\n Politically, the approach of Typhoon Khanun puts Yoon under scrutiny. With Yoon\u2019s approval rating at <\/span>33%<\/span><\/a>, his administration is keen on demonstrating proactive leadership amid the incoming typhoon. While the government\u2019s preparatory steps could bolster public confidence in the administration somewhat, particularly if the preemptive measures prove effective, other factors, such as the <\/span>Jamboree fiasco<\/span><\/a> and the government\u2019s <\/span>stance<\/span><\/a> on the impending release of treated radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant, will likely prevent Yoon\u2019s approval numbers from inching much higher.<\/span><\/p>\n On a social front, the typhoon could pose significant disruptions, especially to educational and social events. The relocation of 37,000 25th World Scout Jamboree attendees underlines the potential scale of disruptions. Economically, the typhoon could lead to considerable expenses in infrastructure repair, insurance claims and business disruptions. The financial authorities\u2019 collaboration with the insurance sector to mitigate the costs of vehicular damage underscores potential economic losses.<\/span><\/p>\n