ROKG position on flood prevention measures along the Imjin River
June 27, 2025
The Lee Jae Myung administration firmly recognizes that protecting
the lives and safety of our people is the most fundamental duty of the state.
Prior notice from the North regarding dam discharges is directly
related to the safety and lives of our citizens residing in border areas.
Joint response to natural disasters is a humanitarian matter. The
South and the North have previously reached multiple agreements on
cooperation to prevent flooding along the Imjin River.
In this regard, the ROK Government requests the North to provide
advance notification of any dam discharge during the monsoon season as
a humanitarian measure to help prevent flood damage in the
inter-Korean border region.
The Government will continue to maintain close coordination among
relevant agencies and take all necessary precautions to ensure the
safety of border area residents.
* Unofficial translation
