President Lee Jae-myung Declares 4 Townships in Andong and Uiseong as Special Disaster Zones Following July Heavy Rains

President Lee Jae-myung has declared certain areas in Andong and Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province, which suffered heavy rain damage last month, as special disaster zones.

Senior Presidential Secretary for Public Relations Kang Yu-jung announced in a written briefing that President Lee declared four townships under the jurisdiction of Andong and Uiseong County in North Gyeongsang Province as special disaster zones at around 5:00 p.m. today (August 7), following significant damage caused by heavy rains that continued from July 8 to 24.

Areas declared as special disaster zones receive additional government funding for disaster recovery, and affected residents are provided with additional support, such as deferred payments for national and local taxes and reductions in public utility fees.

Senior Secretary Kang Yu-jung stated, "The government plans to finalize a recovery plan as soon as possible and make active efforts to help residents in the affected areas return to their daily lives promptly."
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