Commissioner Baek Hak-sun of Seohae Regional Coast Guard Inspects Gunsan Coastal Waters: "All-Out Efforts to Prevent Maritime Accidents"

On-site Inspection at Seonyudo Beach and Okdol Beach
Strengthening Summer Accident Prevention through Cooperation with Related Agencies

Baek Hak-sun, Commissioner of the Seohae Regional Coast Guard, visited the coastal waters of Gunsan, Jeonbuk, which attract many visitors during the summer vacation season, to inspect the status of maritime safety management.

The Seohae Regional Coast Guard announced on the 15th that on the previous day, Commissioner Baek visited Seonyudo Beach and Okdol Beach in Gunsan City to examine overall coastal accident prevention measures and on-site response systems.

This inspection was arranged to strengthen field-focused safety management and prevent coastal accidents in advance, as the number of tourists has increased following the opening of the beach season.

Baek Hak-sun, Chief of the West Sea Regional Coast Guard, is conducting an on-site inspection of life-saving equipment boxes and other facilities in coastal waters at Okdol Beach in Gunsan City, Jeollabuk-do. Provided by West Sea Regional Coast Guard

On this day at Seonyudo Beach, Commissioner Baek focused on checking the deployment status of lifeguards, the placement and condition of rescue equipment, hazardous area management, as well as the maritime patrol and emergency response systems, and cooperation protocols with related agencies.

In particular, he visited Okdol Beach, which, although not officially designated as a beach, draws many tourists in the summer. There, he inspected banners and safety facilities warning of water-related risks and reviewed the promotion of accident prevention to the public.

He also encouraged lifeguards and safety management personnel who were working on site despite the hot weather, requesting them to maintain thorough safety management.

Commissioner Baek stated, "During the summer, the risk of safety accidents increases as more people use water facilities," and added, "We will do our utmost to create a safe coastal environment where the public can enjoy themselves with peace of mind, through close cooperation with local governments and related agencies."

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