Jeju Implements 24-Hour Comprehensive Safety Response in 13 Sectors for Chuseok Holiday

Comprehensive Measures in Place for Medical, Transportation, and Fire Safety
139 Hospitals and Clinics, 84 Pharmacies to Remain Open
Intensive Inspections at Multi-Use Facilities and Construction Sites

As the Chuseok holiday approaches, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is conducting advance joint inspections of vulnerable facilities with high accident risks, such as traditional markets, large supermarkets, and construction sites. At the same time, the province will fully operate a comprehensive 24-hour safety response system covering 13 sectors—including disaster response, medical services, care, transportation, and fire safety—to proactively address various disasters and safety accidents that may occur during the holiday period.

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Government Building.

According to Jeju Province on September 14, joint inspection teams composed of relevant agencies will focus on multi-use facilities expected to see a surge in visitors prior to the holiday, thoroughly examining their safety management conditions. In addition, on-site inspections will be conducted at construction sites, fishing vessels, and passenger ships in the province, alongside measures to prevent livestock epidemics, in order to preemptively eliminate risk factors.

During the holiday, the head of the disaster safety situation room will be elevated to an executive-level position, dramatically increasing the command and response speed. The CCTV Integrated Control Center will also conduct intensive 24-hour monitoring in cooperation with the police and fire departments, ensuring immediate on-site response in case of emergencies such as violence, traffic accidents, or missing persons.

To minimize potential gaps in medical care—a major concern—the province will operate an emergency medical response room, and designate 139 hospitals and clinics, 84 pharmacies, 4 Dalbit Children's Hospitals, and 7 public night pharmacies to remain open throughout the holiday.

Furthermore, hygiene inspections for high-consumption holiday foods (such as seafood, rice cakes, and ritual foods) will be strengthened to thoroughly monitor the occurrence of food poisoning and infectious diseases. In case of an emergency, medical guidance can be obtained through the 129 Health and Welfare Counseling Center, the 119 Emergency Situation Management Center, and the 120 Mandeok Call Center. Information on hospitals and pharmacies in operation can also be checked in real time on the Emergency Medical Portal and mobile apps (e-gen, Emergency Toktok).

A robust safety net for vulnerable groups, as well as fire and transportation safety, will also be implemented. Living support workers will regularly check the safety of seniors living alone and households in poor housing conditions, and emergency contact systems with social welfare facilities will be maintained. The fire authorities will carry out unannounced safety inspections at multi-use facilities, concentrating on cracking down on incidents such as blockages of emergency exits. Additional emergency staff will be assigned to the 119 Emergency Situation Management Center, which will remain on 24-hour standby.

Additionally, for transportation and passenger services—which will see increased movement from returning residents and tourists—the province will operate a special transport countermeasures situation room and a maritime port emergency situation room. Charter buses will be deployed as needed in case of flight cancellations or delays to minimize inconvenience, and the Provincial Police Agency will concentrate personnel and equipment in congested areas to flexibly adjust traffic signals as necessary.

Cho Sangbeom, Jeju Province’s Director of Safety and Health, stated, "We will thoroughly check for safety risks ahead of the Chuseok holiday and manage situations in disaster response, medical care, transportation, and fire safety on a 24-hour basis during the holidays. We will ensure that all residents, returning families, and tourists can enjoy the Chuseok holidays with peace of mind by leaving no gaps in our response."

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