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2023. July VOL. 664
- 2023. July VOL. 664
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2023. July VOL. 664
On June 26, 2023, K-water CEO Yun Seog-dae visited Gunnam Dam in Yeoncheon-gun.
Although the nationwide monsoon rain was forecast from the day before,
June 25, he paid a visit to inspect Gunnam Dam’s flood response readiness in preparation
for climate change including localized torrential downpours.
As the flood season has already approached and the importance of water management has recently increased,
the visit was a meaningful activity as the first step after taking office.
Located on a shared river between North and South Koreas,
Gunnam Dam is an important facility that protects the border area from flood.
In particular, since it is necessary to prepare for unannounced discharge of water from North Korea,
water management of the North-South Koreas’ shared river through self-responsive capability and thorough
preparation for water security is considered more important than anything else.
In order to respond effectively to North Korea’s sudden discharge of the dam,
K-water’s Pilseunggyo Water Level Bureau, located 11km upstream of Gunnam Dam, monitors the water level 24 hours a day.
In addition, the dam situation of North Korea is closely monitored using high-resolution satellite imagery
together with the government in order to respond to flood.
After receiving a report on the dam operation plan for the flood season in the border area, CEO Yun Seog-dae comprehensively inspected the operating situation. He also visited Taepung Observatory, which is the closest observatory of the Korean Army from the Military Demarcation Line, and Pilseunggyo Water Level Bureau located at the northernmost point of Imjingang River in South Korea and inspected the entire site of the border area. After inspecting the site, CEO Yun noted that “Gunnam Dam on Imjingang River is an important facility that is directly related to national security and public safety as it is located in the northernmost part of the south to the Military Demarcation Line.” “By prioritizing the prevention of damage to people’s lives and property, we will cooperate with the related organization and do our best to prevent flood damage through thorough dam operation and water management,” he said.
