President Moon visits 5 special disaster areas including Samcheok, Yangyang, Yeongdeok, Uljin, and Ulleung (Comprehensive)

Typhoon No. 9 and No. 10 Special Disaster Areas Declared... "Additional Areas Meeting Criteria After Central Joint Investigation"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] President Moon Jae-in approved the declaration of special disaster zones for five areas, including Samcheok in Gangwon Province and Yeongdeok in Gyeongsangbuk Province, on the 15th.

Im Se-eun, deputy spokesperson of the Blue House, stated in a briefing at the Chuncheon Press Center on the morning of the 15th, "President Moon Jae-in approved the declaration of special disaster zones for five areas severely affected by Typhoon No. 9 and Typhoon No. 10 this morning," adding, "These areas are Samcheok and Yangyang in Gangwon Province, and Yeongdeok, Uljin, and Ulleung County in Gyeongsangbuk Province."

Deputy Spokesperson Im added, "A preliminary damage survey was conducted, and areas exceeding the declaration criteria were prioritized for declaration. After conducting a central joint investigation, additional areas meeting the criteria will be declared special disaster zones."

Deputy Spokesperson Im explained, "On the 7th, President Moon instructed a swift investigation to designate heavily damaged areas as special disaster zones. Additional national treasury support will be provided according to the regulations on natural disaster relief and recovery costs."

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