Seoul, South Korea, makes all-out efforts to remove snow from the city despite heavy snowfall forecast this weekend

Seoul City, South Korea, is expected to receive up to 7 cm of snowfall on Saturday, and the city is focusing all of its efforts on snow removal work. Seoul City issued a "stage 2" snowfall response order from 9 a.m. on the 13th, and 32
The second stage will be implemented when snow accumulation of 5cm or more is forecast or when a heavy snow warning is issued.
The city will further strengthen its preparations for snowfall and on-site response systems to prevent another traffic jam caused by heavy snow during the commute home time on the 4th.
1,256 snow removal machines will be deployed. In consideration of traffic volume in the city center, 14 additional mobile forward bases will be set up and operated in addition to the existing system to minimize the return time of snow removal vehicles and improve work efficiency.
The comprehensive snow removal situation room, located on the third basement floor of Seoul City Hall, uses snowfall prediction cameras installed in five locations along the west coast to monitor the movement of snow clouds and the path of snowfall in real time.
In addition, traffic conditions on major roads throughout Seoul and progress of snow removal work will be monitored comprehensively through cameras, ensuring that snow removal can be carried out quickly.
The system will be used to closely monitor changes in the amount of snowfall in Seoul and flexibly adjust emergency work levels according to changes in weather conditions.
Seoul is a city with major roads, back roads, slopes, and areas with weak ground.
The plan is to operate automatic snow removal devices at a total of 1,461 locations from 32 snow removal agencies in 25 autonomous regions, focusing on these areas, in advance to thoroughly remove snow from alleys and residential roads, minimizing inconvenience to citizens.
Advance preparations have also been completed, including replenishing snow removal agents and equipment in snow removal boxes installed on steep slopes. Han Byung-yeon, head of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Disaster and Safety Office, said, "We have thoroughly improved the areas that were lacking in the first snow response, and this time
When it snows, we will ensure thorough snow removal throughout the city." "This time, the snow is heavy and wet, so please be careful when managing facilities. Also, when it snows, we will reduce the risk of traffic congestion and accidents.
Therefore, we ask that you refrain from using your own car as much as possible and actively use public transportation."