Yoon Declares Gangneung, Affected by Wildfires, a 'Special Disaster Area'
Yoon Urges Ministry of the Interior and Safety to Ensure Thorough Support for Damage Recovery
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President Yoon Suk-yeol declared Gangneung City in Gangwon Province a special disaster area on the 12th.
On that day, spokesperson Lee Do-woon conveyed through a written briefing that President Yoon declared Gangneung City, which suffered significant damage from the wildfire, a special disaster area.
President Yoon instructed Acting Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety Han Chang-seop to "make every effort to support recovery so that the affected residents can quickly return to their daily lives."
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The spokesperson explained, "Accordingly, the government plans to conduct a damage survey jointly with relevant ministries, estimate the amount of national funding needed for recovery, and provide support promptly."
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