First Landslide Advisory Issued for Seoul's Eunpyeong District

At 5:45 a.m. on July 18, 2026, a landslide advisory was issued for the Eunpyeong District in Seoul, marking the first emergency declaration since the landslide warning system was introduced in the capital region. This is the first time a landslide advisory has been issued for the Seoul area.

A landslide advisory is a forecast issued to warn of heightened risks of ground collapse in mountainous areas during heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to evacuate to safe places and refrain from entering dangerous areas such as valleys.

Residents near the mountains in Eunpyeong District, where the advisory is in effect, are refraining from approaching steep slopes. Authorities are closely monitoring precipitation trends and have deployed emergency personnel to ensure immediate rescue operations if damage occurs. Further details will be provided in subsequent reports.