Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok Expresses Gratitude for Declaration of 'Special Disaster Areas' in 8 Cities and Counties

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Young-rok, Governor of Jeonnam Province, expressed gratitude for the government's declaration of a 'Special Disaster Area.'

According to Jeonnam Province on the 13th, President Moon Jae-in declared eight cities and counties within Jeonnam Province affected by flood damage (Gurye, Gokseong, Damyang, Naju, Hwasun, Hampyeong, Yeonggwang, Jangseong) as special disaster areas on that day.

Regarding this, Governor Kim said, "I believe this is the result of President Moon Jae-in, along with the Prime Minister and the Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, personally inspecting the flood damage sites such as Gurye and Gokseong and recognizing the severity of the damage," and emphasized, "We will do our best to have Daap-myeon in Gwangyang City and Hwangjeon-myeon in Suncheon City additionally designated as special disaster areas this time."

This designation of special disaster zones was made for 11 locations nationwide in the second round, following the first round of seven locations, and included eight cities and counties in Jeonnam Province that suffered significant damage due to recent heavy rains.

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