Let's get an expert's take on Typhoon Soulik.
We are happy to be joined on the phone by Kang Sok-kuk, Research Scientist at the Korea
Institute of Ocean Science and Technology.
1.
First off, could you tell us what the forecast for Typhoon Soulik is right now?
How quick is it moving and how strong are
the winds?
2.
This typhoon is going to be the first in six years to directly impact South Korea.
Given that it's classified as a category One,...Are you expecting this to be a very dangerous
storm in terms of the potential for loss of live and devastating damage to property and
infrastructure?
3.
Up until now, has the typhoon system been doing what you thought it would in terms of
its track
and speed?
4.
Finally,... which of Korea's major cities are expected bear the brunt of most of the
typhoon's force?
And, as a sub-question, could it cause a lot of damage to Seoul… despite the fact we
are relatively far north?
Well, we hope
everyone stays safe.
Thanks for your insights this morning.
We appreciate it you coming on.
That was Kang Sok-kuk, Research Scientist at the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and
Technology, on Typhoon Soulik.