President Yoon Seokdae of K-water Leads On-Site Drought Management, Inspects Dams and Emergency Water Supplies

President Yoon Seokdae of Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) is actively conducting site inspections to ensure water supply and workplace safety amid ongoing drought and heatwave conditions. On August 5th, President Yoon convened a 'Company-wide Drought Countermeasure Inspection Meeting' at the Disaster Safety Situation Room at the Daejeon headquarters to assess the drought situation and discuss response strategies. The persistence of a late and weak monsoon, alongside the prolonged heatwave, has increased uncertainty regarding water supply.

Korea Water Resources Corporation expanded its Emergency Drought Response Headquarters to a company-wide level on July 31, and, according to the drought alert level, is proactively reducing river maintenance water and storing water in dams. Measures under review and implementation also include securing alternative water sources, such as integrating metropolitan and local water supply systems, and installing emergency water supply facilities. The corporation has also prepared plans for emergency support by utilizing all available resources, including groundwater monitoring wells, bottled water, and water tankers. The corporation intends to share water supply information in real time with related organizations, including the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment and local governments. Continuous monitoring of the drought status and water supply conditions will enable a swift response if any abnormal signs are detected.

Yoon Seokdae, President of Korea Water Resources Corporation, visited the Phase 2 site of Gumi High Tech Valley (HTV) in Gyeongbuk on July 31 to inspect the safety management status in preparation for the heatwave. Korea Water Resources Corporation

Company-wide Emergency System Activated... Sourcing and Preparing Alternative Dam Water Supplies

As Korea Water Resources Corporation raises its level of drought response, President Yoon visited Miryang Dam in Gyeongnam on July 29 to inspect the water supply situation in person. At that time, drought alerts had been issued for six out of the 34 water supply dams managed by the corporation in the Nakdong River basin. President Yoon confirmed various response measures, including tighter water supply, dam water storage levels, basin switchovers, and emergency supply systems.

He also inspected water quality management responses, such as measures against green algae due to the heatwave, as well as on-site safety management practices. President Yoon reviewed cooperation among related organizations and dam operation plans, instructing the staff to ensure all necessary measures are carried out promptly according to site conditions. In the event that the drought worsens, he directed consideration of further stepwise reductions in other water sources and the expansion of alternative supply in coordination with local governments. He also stressed the importance of preventing heat-related illnesses among field workers and conducting thorough facility safety inspections during heatwave conditions.

Yoon Seokdae, President of Korea Water Resources Corporation, is presiding over the 'Company-wide Drought Countermeasure Inspection Meeting' to overcome drought at the Disaster Safety Situation Room at the Daejeon headquarters on August 5. Korea Water Resources Corporation

Inspecting Miryang Dam Storage and Water Supply... "Preemptive Action Against Worsening Drought"

On July 31, President Yoon continued his efforts by visiting the Phase 2 site of the Gumi High-Tech Valley (HTV) project in Gyeongbuk to inspect heatwave safety management measures. Since June, Korea Water Resources Corporation has implemented company-wide measures against heatwaves and, starting July 27, strengthened its 'Heatwave Notification System.' Weather alerts and perceived temperature information from the Korea Meteorological Administration are now relayed in conjunction with the smart industrial safety management system and distributed via KakaoTalk and other channels to all staff and construction site partners.

Through this system, work stoppage and rest protocols are being enforced on site according to the alert levels. President Yoon observed voluntary safety activities such as the 'Ten-Minute Safety Challenge' and checked the cooling conditions and accessibility of heat shelters. He instructed staff to extend heat shelter operating hours and to encourage workers to make full use of the “work stoppage request system” whenever heatwave or tropical night alerts are in effect. President Yoon stated, "With the ongoing drought and heatwave, uncertainties in water supply are higher than ever. We will do our utmost as a company by closely cooperating with relevant agencies and concentrating all our capabilities to ensure uninterrupted water supply for both residents and industrial sites in response to climate-induced disasters."

Yoon Seokdae, President of the Korea Water Resources Corporation, visited the Milyang Dam in Gyeongnam on July 29 to inspect the reservoir status, drought response system, and water supply measures for the Nakdong River Basin. Korea Water Resources Corporation

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