Gangneung Repays Past Drought Aid by Sending Cupbop to Geoje

Gangneung City, Gangwon Province, announced that it will provide easy-to-prepare "cupbop" (instant rice bowls) as relief supplies to help flood victims in Geoje quickly return to their daily lives following last month's record-breaking torrential rains.

Gangneung experienced a severe crisis last year, prompting the declaration of a state of disaster due to a drought. At the time, bottled water, water trucks, and various forms of assistance sent from across the country played a major role in helping the city overcome the drought crisis.

Gangneung explained that by sending relief supplies to Geoje, which is struggling with heavy rainfall, it aims to express gratitude for the kindness it received during last year's drought and to continue the spirit of mutual cooperation and solidarity between regions during disaster situations.

Mayor Kim Joong-nam said, "I hope these relief supplies will offer a small measure of comfort and assistance to the victims in Geoje who are going through a difficult time," adding, "We will continue to do our utmost to foster inter-regional cooperation and support in the event of disasters."

(Photo provided by Gangneung City, Yonhap News)
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