Typhoon Forces Gangwon-do Migrants to Leave Hometown Again Due to Flooding... Uljin-gun's Tearful Relief Supplies

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] Uljin County, Gyeongbuk, announced on the 25th that it delivered consolation goods to Mahyeon 1-ri village in Geunnam-myeon, Cheorwon County, Gangwon Province, which suffered great damage from the recent heavy rain, on the 20th.

The residents of Mahyeon 1-ri are migrants who lived in Uljin but lost their homes due to Typhoon Sarah in 1959 and collectively relocated to their current residence. This village mainly produces paprika, but the recent heavy rain caused significant damage to agricultural infrastructure.

Upon hearing the news of the damage to their hometown people, Uljin County delivered local specialty products as consolation goods and comforted about 300 residents.

Jeon Chan-geol, the head of Uljin County, said, "It is heartbreaking that the heavy rain caused great damage during a difficult time due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). I hope the damage will be restored as soon as possible and the difficulties of our hometown people will be resolved."

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