Korea Gas Safety Corporation Supports “Safe Return to Daily Life” in Areas Affected by Torrential Rains in Gyeongsangnam-do

— Emergency Safety Inspections and Recovery Support for Damaged Gas Facilities... KGS Steps Up Efforts to Help Residents Safely Return to Daily Life —

The Korea Gas Safety Corporation (President & CEO Gyurnggoog Bahk, hereinafter referred to as KGS) announced that President & CEO Gyurnggoog Bahk visited an area on July 19 where residents had been evacuated and city gas supply had been suspended due to record-breaking torrential rains. 

He personally inspected the safety of gas facilities and said KGS would support the prompt and safe return of affected residents to daily life.

KGS completed emergency safety measures for gas facilities damaged by wall collapses, landslides, and ground subsidence caused by the heavy rains from July 15 to 18. It also took emergency safety measures in areas where city gas supply had been suspended.

In addition, KGS conducted safety inspections of gas facilities in flood-affected areas, including Seoho Market in Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do.

On July 18, KGS convened a situation assessment meeting in the Gas Safety Situation Room at its headquarters to review the status of gas facility damage and safety measures. The meeting also examined response plans to support the safe return of evacuees and prevent further damage.

President & CEO Gyurnggoog Bahk also took steps to support the prompt return of affected residents to daily life. On July 19, he visited an area where residents had been evacuated and city gas supply had been suspended due to ground subsidence. Together with officials from Kyungnam Energy Co., Ltd., the local city gas company, he inspected the extent of the damage and the status of safety measures.

“Gas safety at disaster sites is not only about preventing further damage, but also the first step toward helping affected residents return to their daily lives with peace of mind,” said Gyurnggoog Bahk, President & CEO of KGS. He added, “KGS will make every effort to support affected communities through prompt safety inspections and recovery assistance so that residents can safely return to their daily lives as soon as possible.”