29.09.2019

Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

“Importing items illegally from abroad could lead to a fine of 10 million. Code of conduct for the African swin flu crisis.”

“One! Do not travel to the countries of origin:

Russia // Mongolia // China // Cambodia // Vietnam

Where are you thinking of going on holiday? China? Vietnam? Wait! Please don’t visit livestock in countries where African swine flu originated. Even after returning home, visiting livestock here in Korea could cause harm.”

“Two! Check if you’re a hidden carrier.

‘Students travelling overseas, be aware!’

Don’t bring back the following items: meat // ham and sauasage // dumplings // pizza // milk // cheese // butter // pets // pork // beef // chicken // tinned food.

Bringing prohibited items into the country, either by carrying them oneself or by posting them, is a serious matter!”

“Three! Let’s report any instances of importation of prohibited items.

Even if caught only one time, you could face a fine of 5 million.

*If you brought items back unavoidably, make sure to report it.”

“African swine flu could cause massive national damage. Please keep to this code of conduct!”

07.09.2019

KBS News

By Shin Bangshil

            Amongst record-breakingly high speed winds, three people have died and serious damage to facilities has occurred as building collapsed, fell over and flew away. Lingling is now passing through North Korea, although strong winds still persist in the central and capital regions. Caution is advised until the end [of the typhoon].

            Today the 7^th at 2 o’clock in the morning the typhoon passed through the sea, west of Jeju island. The gale peaked at a speed of 40 meters per second, followed by extensive damage. From 3am Lingling began to move northward, reaching speeds of over 50 meters per second as it hit Gageo and Heuksan islands. The storm did not weaken this afternoon as it passed through Chungnam province; the winds were so strong they violently shook our cameras. Two hours later, due to the rapid north wind, the Seoul metropolitan area was hit hardest, as the winds had grown even more in intensity. At 2:30 pm, Lingling reached Hwanghae in North Korea.

Gyu Uijin from the National Meteorological Agency: “We were able to see a strong wind in the northwest of our country, with extremely fast movement. It hit land 10 hours after entering the West Sea.” After passing through North Korea the typoon is set to dissipate in Russia. Even with the typhoon having passed through, very strong winds of about 30 meters per second will continue until early tomorrow, mainly in the central region. The “strong wind radius” of the typhoon is 300km – and cold air in the north of the peninsual has increased air instability. The typhoon was mainly driven by wind, but from tomorrow (the 8th) heavy rain is forecast for the entire country. Rain of up to 150mm is expected until the beginning of next week, mainly in the southern part of the country.