Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon on Cold Wave: "Please Remember '010-4419-7722'"

[수원一报=朴路勋记者] Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon expressed concern for neighbors struggling in the cold wave and urged them to use the 'Emergency Welfare Hotline'.

Through his SNS, Governor Kim stated, "Gyeonggi Province has established a 'Joint Emergency Response Team for Cold Wave Preparedness' and maintains a 24-hour emergency operation system with 31 cities and counties to implement measures to prevent water damage, provide emergency treatment for cold-related illnesses, and prevent damage to agricultural, livestock, and fishery products." He added, "However, my greatest concern is for vulnerable neighbors in 'welfare blind spots'."

He continued, mentioning the establishment of an 'Emergency Welfare Hotline' and noting that nearly 1,000 calls have been received so far. "As the weather gets colder, our hearts must grow warmer. If you discover anyone in need of help during this sudden cold wave, please call right now," he urged. "All Gyeonggi Province residents must spend a warm winter. Please remember the world's warmest number, '010-4419-7722'."

The following is the full text of Governor Kim Dong-yeon's SNS post.

<The World's Warmest Number '010-4419-7722'>
Starting from 6 PM, a cold wave alert is in effect throughout Gyeonggi Province. Temperatures will drop sharply, with lows reaching minus 7 degrees Celsius, and with strong winds, the wind chill will feel like minus 13 degrees.
Gyeonggi Province has established a 'Joint Emergency Response Team for Cold Wave Preparedness' and maintains a 24-hour emergency operation system with 31 cities and counties to implement measures to prevent water damage, provide emergency treatment for cold-related illnesses, and prevent damage to agricultural, livestock, and fishery products.
However, my greatest concern is for vulnerable neighbors in 'welfare blind spots'.
Recently, there was a tragic incident of a mother and daughter in Sinchon, Seoul, and a family tragedy in Incheon. After a heartbreaking incident involving three mothers and daughters in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province became known last autumn, the province established an 'Emergency Welfare Hotline'. I earnestly appeal to anyone, whether the person in need or a neighbor or relative, not to hesitate and to reach out.
Since then, we have received nearly 1,000 calls, and 25% of those have been connected to public or private support. There have been cases where a friend living alone was reported and prevented a tragic death, and a young person reported an elderly homeless person with a leg injury in an underground shopping area. In the end, the only way to fill the gaps in public welfare and save neighbors is through the care and attention of the community and neighbors.
As the weather grows colder, our hearts must grow warmer. Please look around to see if there is anyone in difficult circumstances. If you discover anyone in need of help during this sudden cold wave, please call right now.
All Gyeonggi Province residents must spend a warm winter. Please remember the world's warmest number, '010-4419-7722'.