Heat Wave Advisory Issued Across Seoul... District Office Buildings Opened as Cooling Shelters

City and District Heat Wave Response Centers Activated

On July 11, a heat wave advisory was issued for all areas of Seoul, prompting the city government to strengthen its response measures.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that, as of 11 a.m. when the heat wave advisory was expanded citywide, it has activated the Comprehensive Heat Wave Support Situation Room, where officials are closely monitoring weather conditions, damage reports, and the protection status of vulnerable groups.

Strong sunlight is pouring down on the urban water playground in Jongno District, Seoul. Photo by Joonjun Cho

For elderly individuals in need of care, the city will check in by phone, and if they cannot be reached, staff will visit them in person to assess their health. The number of staff assigned to areas with high concentrations of homeless people will be increased, with strengthened counseling and patrols.

To protect outdoor construction workers, the city recommends that employers provide sufficient rest periods and break areas, and will check to ensure these recommendations are being followed.

Each district office is also operating its own situation room, managing air-conditioned facilities and cooling centers, and securing emergency relief supplies. With the exception of Gangbuk-gu, which is using a temporary office due to the construction of a new government building, the other 24 district offices have designated their main office buildings as heat wave shelters and will keep them open 24 hours a day.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government also plans to provide citizens with guidelines on heat wave safety precautions via electronic displays, its official website, and safety alert text messages.

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