The leadership of the People Power Party visited a flood control construction site in downtown Seoul on July 15 to assess the city’s flood safety measures and explore ways to minimize flood damage. Jung Jeom-sik, the party's floor leader, urged that safety be prioritized and that construction proceed without delays.
On this day, Jung visited the construction site of the Gwanghwamun deep tunnel rainwater drainage project in Jongno-gu. The tunnel, being built 70 meters underground in the Jongno and Jung districts, will have a storage capacity of 122,000 cubic meters and a total length of 2.3 kilometers. It is expected to be completed by January 2030 and will help channel rainwater to Cheonggyecheon stream. The city plans to construct deep rainwater drainage tunnels in four areas prone to flooding during the summer, including Gwanghwamun, Gangnam, Dorimcheon, and Isu, to reduce flood risks.
The party leadership descended to the vertical shaft, where excavation has reached 30 meters deep, to inspect the situation firsthand. After learning that a test blast had been conducted the previous day, Jung inquired whether vibrations or noise were felt in nearby buildings during the blast.
After the site visit, Jung spoke with reporters, expressing regret that such construction had not started sooner. He noted, "However, since Mayor Oh Se-hoon took office and initiated this project, once completed, Seoul citizens will be able to live without the fear of flooding."
He added, "The government exists to protect the lives and property of its citizens," urging that all necessary measures be taken to ensure that citizens can live without worry during the rainy season or heavy downpours.
Accompanying him, Kim Mi-ae, the party's deputy floor leader, emphasized that there should be no division between the ruling and opposition parties when it comes to establishing disaster prevention infrastructure for public safety. She pledged to actively support necessary budgets while ensuring that any issues raised during the project are thoroughly addressed to ensure timely completion.
During this site visit, the leadership also reviewed the response systems of local governments in preparation for the summer monsoon and heavy rainfall.
They showed particular interest in the companion partner system, which assists vulnerable populations during flooding. Kim highlighted the need for a system that ensures safe evacuation for individuals with disabilities or the elderly, who may have slower mobility during heavy rains.
Meanwhile, the city of Seoul plans to strengthen its prevention and response systems in areas at risk of flood damage, enhance on-site response capabilities through public-private cooperation, and minimize citizen damage through data-driven forecasting and monitoring.
On this day, Jung visited the construction site of the Gwanghwamun deep tunnel rainwater drainage project in Jongno-gu. The tunnel, being built 70 meters underground in the Jongno and Jung districts, will have a storage capacity of 122,000 cubic meters and a total length of 2.3 kilometers. It is expected to be completed by January 2030 and will help channel rainwater to Cheonggyecheon stream. The city plans to construct deep rainwater drainage tunnels in four areas prone to flooding during the summer, including Gwanghwamun, Gangnam, Dorimcheon, and Isu, to reduce flood risks.
The party leadership descended to the vertical shaft, where excavation has reached 30 meters deep, to inspect the situation firsthand. After learning that a test blast had been conducted the previous day, Jung inquired whether vibrations or noise were felt in nearby buildings during the blast.
After the site visit, Jung spoke with reporters, expressing regret that such construction had not started sooner. He noted, "However, since Mayor Oh Se-hoon took office and initiated this project, once completed, Seoul citizens will be able to live without the fear of flooding."
He added, "The government exists to protect the lives and property of its citizens," urging that all necessary measures be taken to ensure that citizens can live without worry during the rainy season or heavy downpours.
Accompanying him, Kim Mi-ae, the party's deputy floor leader, emphasized that there should be no division between the ruling and opposition parties when it comes to establishing disaster prevention infrastructure for public safety. She pledged to actively support necessary budgets while ensuring that any issues raised during the project are thoroughly addressed to ensure timely completion.
During this site visit, the leadership also reviewed the response systems of local governments in preparation for the summer monsoon and heavy rainfall.
They showed particular interest in the companion partner system, which assists vulnerable populations during flooding. Kim highlighted the need for a system that ensures safe evacuation for individuals with disabilities or the elderly, who may have slower mobility during heavy rains.
Meanwhile, the city of Seoul plans to strengthen its prevention and response systems in areas at risk of flood damage, enhance on-site response capabilities through public-private cooperation, and minimize citizen damage through data-driven forecasting and monitoring.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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