Yoon: "Swift Investigation of Typhoon Damage... Rapid Declaration of Special Disaster Area" (Update)

Direct Inspection of Damage in Pohang... "All Government Measures Including Disaster Insurance and Relief Funds Considered"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] President Yoon Suk-yeol announced on the 7th that he will promptly conduct an investigation into the damage caused by Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’ and swiftly declare special disaster zones in the necessary areas. On the same day, President Yoon will personally visit Pohang to inspect the damage situation.

On the morning of the same day, President Yoon presided over a Cabinet meeting at the Yongsan Presidential Office and said, "We will take all possible government measures such as disaster insurance payments and disaster relief funds to provide practical assistance to the affected citizens."

In particular, President Yoon mentioned the emergency allocation of 50 billion won from the reserve fund and said, "Along with special grants, these funds will be used for damage recovery. I urge all ministries to pool their capabilities to quickly restore major facilities such as roads, dams, and embankments, as well as flooded houses and farmland." Earlier, on his way to work, when asked by reporters whether there would be a declaration of special disaster zones or support measures for disaster victims, he said, "Pohang is judged to be an area where a declaration is possible." He added, "We should proceed with the declaration as quickly as possible," and "If there are any immediate measures such as special grants necessary for disaster support, we will take them."

He also emphasized strict principles for disaster response. President Yoon said, "In cases of large-scale fires, heavy rain, or typhoons, proactive evacuation of residents and movement control from dangerous areas are the most important," and added, "The most important disaster response principle is to prevent citizens from being in dangerous areas and to keep them in safe areas."

On the same day, President Yoon also explained the expansion of the disaster response budget at the Cabinet meeting. He said, "Next year’s government budget has been prepared at 6.1 trillion won, a 17% significant increase compared to the previous year, while shifting to a sound fiscal policy."

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