Jung Sye-kyun "Regret over Busan Heavy Rain Damage, Will Make Every Effort"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun expressed regret on the 24th regarding the heavy rain damage in Busan, stating, "It is very unfortunate," and added, "The government will make every effort within the limits allowed by laws and regulations."

During the National Assembly's government questioning session that day, Prime Minister Chung responded to Future United Party lawmaker Ha Tae-kyung's inquiry, which requested, "Please consider immediately designating Busan as a special disaster area."

He said, "In the past, the procedure for selecting special disaster areas was complicated and difficult, but recently it has become somewhat more realistic," adding, "When the COVID-19 situation in Daegu was very serious last time, it was the first time related to an infectious disease, and for natural disasters, we are always prepared."

Following this, Yoon Jong-in, Vice Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, stated, "Minister Jin Young is on-site inspecting the damage situation," and added, "The declaration of a special disaster area can be processed based on the damage situation and the local government's request. We will do it as quickly as possible."

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