President Moon Declares Pohang a Special Disaster Area Due to 'Oh My S' Damage (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in has declared Pohang City in Gyeongbuk Province, which was damaged by Typhoon 'Omais', a special disaster area.

The Blue House announced that President Moon approved the declaration of Pohang in Gyeongbuk as a special disaster area around 4 p.m. on the 6th.

The Blue House stated, "This is to promote the early recovery and restoration of damages and stabilize the lives of the people," and explained that when declared a special disaster area, part of the local government’s share of the total restoration costs will be additionally supported by the national treasury.

Additionally, residents who suffered damage to their homes or main means of livelihood will receive disaster relief funds for livelihood stabilization, along with support such as reductions in electricity and city gas bills.

This special disaster area designation was decided through a joint central disaster damage investigation by relevant ministries after local self-assessments related to typhoon damage, followed by a review by the Central Safety Management Committee for areas meeting the criteria for special disaster area declaration.

Typhoon Omais, which passed through South Korea on the 23rd and 24th of last month, caused significant damage in the Pohang area, including flooding of roads and houses. In particular, in Jukjang-myeon, Pohang, a record-breaking heavy rain of 129mm fell in just three hours on the 24th afternoon, resulting in the loss of 12 roads and bridges including National Road No. 31, and flooding or damage to over 110 houses and commercial buildings.

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