Lee designates town in southwestern county as special disaster zone
President Lee Jae Myung has designated a town in the southwestern county of Yeonggwang as a special disaster zone eligible for government support after torrential rains battered the region, a presidential spokesperson said Friday. The designation of the town of Baeksu late Thursday came after heavy rains pounded the area from late August to early September, enabling government financial support…
President Lee Jae Myung has designated the town of Baeksu in Yeonggwang county, southwestern South Korea, as a special disaster zone. This followed torrential rains that hit the area from late August to early September.
The designation, made on Thursday, makes the town eligible for government financial support. This includes support for post-disaster rebuilding, delayed payment of taxes, and discounted utility fees.
According to presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung, the government will promptly finalize rebuilding plans. The goal is to help residents in the affected area return to normal as soon as possible.
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