Icheon's Bannyongsong Suspected of Pine Wilt Infection... Mayor Seong Suseok: "Take All Possible Protective Measures"

Icheon Mayor Seong Suseok Joins Video Meeting from Overseas, Orders Emergency Response
Detailed Examination to Be Conducted with Relevant Agencies... Monitoring and Pest Control for Surrounding Trees to Be Stepped Up

Icheon City in Gyeonggi Province has begun preparing emergency protection measures after the Bannyongsong pine tree in Baeksa-myeon, Natural Monument No. 381, was suspected of being infected with pine wilt disease. The infection will be confirmed through a detailed examination by a specialized institution.

Icheon Mayor Seong Suseok participated by video in an emergency meeting on the suspected pine wilt disease infection of the Banryong Pine on the 8th while on an overseas trip. He received a briefing on the situation at the site and ordered officials to develop protection and control measures. Provided by Icheon City.

Icheon City Mayor Seong Suseok held an emergency meeting on the morning of November 8, chaired by the director of the Culture and Education Bureau, to assess the condition of the Bannyongsong and review response measures. Mayor Seong, who was on an overseas trip, also joined the meeting by video, received a briefing on the situation at the site, and ordered an emergency response.

Mayor Seong said, "The Bannyongsong is a precious national heritage that must be preserved at all costs," and added, "Work closely with the Korea Heritage Service, relevant specialized institutions, and experts to promptly and accurately determine whether it is infected, and take every possible measure to protect the tree and control the disease."

Icheon City plans to work with the Korea Heritage Service, Gyeonggi Province, and other relevant agencies to determine whether the tree is infected and assess the extent of the damage through a detailed examination. Depending on the results, the city will take necessary measures, including emergency pest control and efforts to restore the tree's vigor.

The city will also step up monitoring and pest control for surrounding trees. To prevent further damage and the spread of the disease, it plans to take protective measures, including restricting access to the site in consultation with the Korea Heritage Service.

An Icheon City official said, "We will make the preservation of the Bannyongsong our top priority and work with relevant agencies to respond swiftly and systematically," adding, "We ask residents to cooperate with protective measures, including restrictions on access to the site."

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