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Former President Moon Jae-in donated 10 million won to his hometown of Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, which was severely affected by the recent torrential rains. The donation was made through the Geoje Hope Sharing Campaign, a relief effort organized by the Geoje city government. Former President Moon, who represented the Democratic Party of Korea, served as the 12th president of South Korea from 2017 to 2022. Geoje city government plans to use the donated money to support those affected by the recent heavy rains. The city has been severely affected by the recent extreme weather, with many homes and businesses damaged or destroyed. Heavy rainfall caused by a typhoon hit the city on July 14, causing widespread damage. The city government has been working to provide support to those affected and to restore damaged infrastructure. Former President Moon's donation is expected to help support these efforts. The Geoje city government expressed gratitude for the donation, saying it will be used to help those in need. The city government also asked for continued support and cooperation from the public. The recent extreme weather has caused significant damage across the country. The government has been working to provide support to those affected and to prevent further damage. The Meteorological Administration has warned of continued heavy rainfall in the coming days. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and to follow instructions from local authorities.

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