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| ▲ Acting President Han Duck-soo speaks during a meeting with Cabinet members at the government complex in Seoul on March 24, 2025, after he was reinstated by the Constitutional Court. (Yonhap) |
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(LEAD) Acting President Han calls for all-out efforts to contain wildfires
(ATTN: UPDATES with Han's remark in last two paras)
SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- Acting President Han Duck-soo called on the government Monday to make all-out efforts to contain wildfires spreading in the country's southeastern region.
Shortly after returning to office after the Constitutional Court reinstated him, Han was briefed on wildfires that have been raging across the nation since Friday. The wildfires have killed at least four people and injured nine people, according to fire authorities.
"Relevant agencies should establish an organic cooperation system to work together until the wildfires are completely extinguished," Han said during his visit to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters at the government complex.
Later in the day, Han visited Uiseong, about 180 kilometers southeast of Seoul, to inspect the wildfire response and recovery efforts and meet residents who had been evacuated from their homes to temporary shelters.
He instructed related ministries and local governments to provide comprehensive support for the bereaved families, victims and displaced residents, while ensuring the safety of firefighters battling the blaze.
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