Seoul: 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.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the designation of the town of Baeksu late Thursday came after heavy rains pounded the area from late August to early September. This designation enables government financial support for post-disaster rebuilding, delayed payment of taxes, and discounted utility fees, as explained by presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung.
The spokesperson further mentioned that the government will promptly finalize rebuilding plans to help residents in the affected area return to normal as soon as possible.