KHNP Takes Precautions for the Safe Operation of Power Plants Ahead of Typhoon ‘Kanun’
By Hwang Ji-hyun
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), under the leadership of President Hwang Ju-ho, is gearing up for the arrival of the powerful typhoon ‘Kanun’ in Korea. In order to ensure the safe operation of their power plants, an emergency situation review meeting is being held, with the CEO at the forefront of these preparations.
The headquarters in Daegu recently hosted an emergency inspection meeting on August 9. Representatives from various power plants, including nuclear power plants, hydroelectric power plants, and pumped-storage plants, gathered for this crucial meeting.
During the meeting, CEO Hwang Joo-ho stressed the importance of conducting thorough inspections to mitigate any potential damage. Additionally, he emphasized the need to thoroughly assess the impact on local residents after the typhoon passes.
KHNP has implemented a proactive disaster management system, carefully monitoring the typhoon’s trajectory. By inspecting the stability of facilities and drainage channels across all power plants, they aim to prevent damage at its source. Furthermore, emergency response personnel have been organized and familiarized with their duties, ensuring rapid action in case of an emergency.
Commenting on the situation, CEO Hwang Joo-ho stated, “With expectations that the entire Korean Peninsula will be affected by the typhoon, we are prepared to promptly respond to any changes in weather conditions and maintain optimal readiness for the safe operation of our power plants.”
(Daegu Gyeongbuk Daily News = Reporter Hwang Ji-hyun) Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (President Hwang Ju-ho, hereafter KHNP) is expected to land in Korea as a strong typhoon ‘Kanun’, so it is holding an emergency situation review meeting led by the CEO, etc. We do everything we can to ensure the safe operation of our power plant.
The emergency inspection meeting held at the headquarters on August 9 was attended by power plant headquarters chiefs and key executives from all over the country, including nuclear power plants, hydroelectric power plants, and pumped-storage plants.
At the meeting, CEO Hwang Joo-ho emphasized that all facilities and sites should be thoroughly inspected to ensure no damage occurs, and after a typhoon, local residents should be thoroughly checked for damage.
KHNP keeps a close eye on the movement path of typhoons and reacts pre-emptively by implementing a disaster management system. We prevent damage at the source by inspecting the stable condition of facilities and drainage channels in all parts of the power plant, and prepare thoroughly for prompt action, such as organizing emergency response personnel and familiarizing themselves with the duties of emergency personnel in case of emergency send.
KHNP CEO Hwang Joo-ho said, “Since typhoons are expected to affect the entire Korean Peninsula, we will promptly respond to changes in the weather and maintain readiness for the safe operation of the power plant.”
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