EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

ADVISORY: PRECAUTIONS ON WILDFIRES IN SOUTH KOREA


With the latest developments on the wildfires which continue to take place in several areas in Korea and the declaration of a state of national disaster in Ulsan, North Gyeongsang Province and South Gyeongsang Province, and a special disaster zone in Sancheog County, as well as the possibility of the fires spreading further in Ulsan, Andong, Bonghwa, Uiseong and other nearby areas due to strong winds and dry conditions, Filipinos in and near affected areas are advised to observe all possible caution and to follow the guidelines of local authorities. 

Filipino nationals are likewise advised to monitor developments and government advisories through the Emergency Ready App of the Ministry of Interior and Safety which may be downloaded on your mobile phones, the National Disaster and Safety Portal accessible through http://eng.safeKorea.go.kr, and the Korea Forest Service at http://eng.forest.go.kr, which maintains updates and situation reports on the wildfires.

Thank you. 

PAG-IINGAT UKOL SA MGA SUNOG SA SOUTH KOREA

Dahil sa patuloy na paglaganap ng mga sunog sa ilang bahagi ng Korea, at sa deklarasyon ng pambansang kalamidad sa Ulsan, North Gyeongsang Province, at South Gyeongsang Province, pati na rin ng isang special disaster zone sa Sancheong County, at sa posibilidad ng pagkalat pa ng mga sunog sa Ulsan, Andong, Bonghwa, Uiseong, at iba pang karatig-lugar dahil sa malalakas na hangin at tuyong kondisyon ng panahon, pinapayuhan ang mga Pilipino  sa mga apektado at kalapit na lugar na maging alerto, mag-ingat, at sumunod sa mga alituntunin ng mga lokal na awtoridad upang makaiwas sa sakuna.

Pinapayuhan din ang mga Pilipino na subaybayan ang mga kaganapan at mga abiso mula sa pamahalaan sa pamamagitan ng “Emergency Ready App” ng Korea Ministry of Interior and Safety na maaaring ma-download sa inyong mga cellphones, National Disaster and Safety Portal sa http://eng.safekorea.go.kr, at ang Korea Forest Service sa http://eng.forest.go.kr, na nagbibigay ng mga ulat at pinakahuling impormasyon.

Maraming salamat po.

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