Both Koreas are on the verge of experiencing what could be the most powerful typhoon to hit the Korean peninsula in years.
Typhoon ‘Maysak’ caused the cancellation of over 300 domestic departures as it approaches closer to the country.
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South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun stated that local weather experts liken Typhoon Maysak to 200’3 Typhoon Maemi, which left over $3 billion in damages and cost the lives of 131 people.
“We are especially concerned,” said Sye-kyun.
South Korea’s Meteorological Administration estimates heavy downpours of more than 400 millimeters and anticipates that winds could become more powerful upon the typhoon’s landfall.
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Meanwhile, in North Korea, authorities state that they have taken “urgent measures” to help mitigate the damage of the typhoon.
“Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit various areas of the DPRK,” said the official KCNA news agency.
