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