President Lee Declares Geoje and Tongyeong Special Disaster Zones Over Heavy Rain Damage

President Lee Jae-myung has declared Geoje City and Sanyang-eup and Bongpyeong-dong in Tongyeong City, South Gyeongsang Province, as special disaster zones following recent severe damage from unprecedented torrential rains in the southern region, announced Senior Presidential Secretary for Public Relations Kang Yu-jung in a written briefing.

With the designation as special disaster zones, additional government funds will be provided for disaster recovery, and affected residents will receive benefits such as deferred payment of national and local taxes and reductions on public utility charges.

Senior Secretary Kang stated, "The government is mobilizing all available personnel and resources to swiftly handle the damage and recovery," adding, "We also plan to review the designation of special disaster zones for affected areas not included this time, subject to rigorous investigations if they meet the criteria."

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