With typhoon warnings issued in most parts of the nation, South Korea's capital city of Seoul is also bracing for impact of Soulik.<br />Let's speak to our Kim Mok-yeon.. who's at the Jamsu Bridge, an ultra-low bridge which is considered a barometer for heavy rain in Seoul.<br />Mok-yeon,... are we seeing much rain at the moment?<br /><br /> <br />Hi Mark, rain has been coming down sporadically here since before dawn, but cars and pedestrians are crossing the bridge… as the water level here is at around ____ meters, similar to the normal level of 3 meters. This bridge is normally closed as soon as the Han River swells.<br /><br /> <br />The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that Typhoon Soulik is still on its way north, with the eye of the typhoon set to reach (Chungcheong-buk-do province) soon.<br /> The agency initially reported that the storm could hit Seoul at 4 a.m., but since the course of the typhoon seems to have changed, the capital is not likely to face a direct hit.<br />However, Soulik will likely to get close to Seoul at around 9 a.m. which is the time people leave home for work, so extra precaution is advised. <br /><br /> So Mok-yeon, the entire nation has been and remains on alert and emergency countermeasures have been put in place. How are officials preparing for possible damage?<br /><br /> Well Mark, regional governments and related ministries have been on duty around the clock as of Thursday afternoon.<br /><br /> <br /> President Moon instructed them to do all they can to ensure the safety of the people.<br />He's also called on private firms to adjust their working hours.<br />Thousands of Kindergartens, elementary and middle schools will be closed today,... and many high schools are expected to follow suit. <br /> Seoul's headquarters for natural disaster safety measures has advised people to use public transportation instead of driving, with related agencies already having finished safety check-ups on trains and subways.<br /><br />Back to you Mark . <br />
