Kim Su-young, Gwangju Seo-gu Council Member, Urges Active Consideration of 'Small Business Owner Suspension Support Fund'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Sooyoung, a member of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Seo-gu Council, has requested active consideration of the ‘Small Business Owner Suspension Support Fund’.

On the 14th, during the 288th extraordinary session, Councilor Kim stated in a 5-minute free speech that active administration by local governments for residents affected by heavy rain and active consideration of the suspension support fund for small business owners responding to COVID-19 are necessary.

Councilor Kim said, “Since the beginning of the year, the COVID-19 pandemic has paralyzed the local economy, and to make matters worse, the damage caused by the longest rainy season and heavy rain in 31 years has brought great pain and suffering to the residents. Compared to the damage to residents caused by the heavy rain identified in Seo-gu, the support funds are grossly insufficient, and there are not many grounds for compensation or support, which is regrettable.”

He continued, “Practical and swift measures by the district office for flood victims are urgently needed,” adding, “Since Yudeok-dong and Seochang-dong in Seo-gu have been declared special disaster zones and are eligible for national support, I hope the administration will be meticulous so that every affected resident receives budget support without exception.”

He also requested, “Regardless of the extent of the damage, please carry out active administration to quickly alleviate the hardships caused by the damage, even if it means using contingency funds,” emphasizing, “The recent heavy rain has clearly shown the need for thorough preparation against disasters and accidents, and especially going forward, it is necessary to make even greater efforts to respond to climate change caused by global warming.”

He added, “Due to the heaviest rainfall in 31 years, the district office must have inevitably faced limits in administrative capacity,” and argued, “This is an opportunity to establish a pre-control tower for disaster and accident preparedness and to create an internal system that can mobilize administrative power smoothly.”

Finally, he said, “Currently, COVID-19 is pushing small business owners into a corner, and our district also needs to prepare strong countermeasures,” adding, “Please actively consider supporting the small business owner disaster relief fund to share the pain and suffering of small business owners, rather than just watching the national or city government’s stance.”

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