On March 3, Environment Minister Han Wha-jin visited the Yongyeon Water Purification Plant in Gwangju to inspect the drought response of Gwwanju City. During her visit, she said, "I appreciate Gwangju City's efforts to overcome the drought, such as completing the construction of emergency pipelines earlier than planned. I request Gwangju city to implement the measures to solve the drought according to a plan until the spring drought ends."