Comments by "Jade" (@jflsdknf) on "Catastrophic rain, landslides kill at least 33 in S. Korea, 10 still missing" video.

@shinnam They have poor drainage systems contributing to all that. This isn't only a problem in rural areas that are landslide prone
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How many more have to die before you fix your drainage system already
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@albertrodneymounger2354 'The problem is that the urban drainage infrastructure in Seoul is grossly underdeveloped and incapable of preventing flood disasters. Why does the nation’s most affluent city have a poor drainage system despite the long-term flooding issue? To answer this question, we must explore the trajectories of Seoul’s urban expansion after the Korean War. Alongside rapid population growth, the government reclaimed the lowland riverside areas of Seoul, believing that building large dams upstream of the Han River—the nation’s iconic river, which passes through Seoul—would save the city from flood risks. This misconceived faith in large dams allowed city planners to develop the area without a well-designed drainage system.'
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