This came after at least 40 people were killed by recent flooding and landslides during monsoon rains.
vowed on Monday to"completely overhaul" the country's approach to extreme weather from climate change, after at least 40 people were killed by recent flooding and landslides during monsoon rains.
The idea that extreme weather linked to climate change"is an anomaly and can't be helped needs to be completely overhauled", he said, calling for"extraordinary determination" to improve the country's preparedness and response. Dressed in a green jacket, often donned by top officials during public emergencies, Mr Yoon was briefed by officials as he walked past piles of fallen trees and relief workers shovelling mud.
The Prime Minister's Secretariat said there had been reports of calls to police requesting an emergency evacuation order for nearby residents as well as emergency closure of the tunnel an hour before the disaster struck.
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