Chungnam Governor Kim Tae-heum Requests Declaration of Special Disaster Zones for Heavy Rain Damage

Full Support for Housing Damage...Aid for Household Goods in Flooded Areas

Chungnam Governor Kim Taeheum is holding a press conference at the provincial government office on the 11th. / Naepo = Photo by Kim Ayoung

Kim Tae-heum, Governor of South Chungcheong Province, has requested the government to declare the areas severely affected by the torrential rains as special disaster zones.

At a press conference held at the provincial government office on the 11th, Governor Kim said, "First, I pray for the repose of those who lost their lives due to the heavy rain and offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved families," adding, "We will ensure that the funerals are conducted without any shortcomings."

He continued, "Since the 7th, we have experienced extreme rainfall, and the current estimated damage amounts to 51 billion won. I have requested Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min to declare the area a special disaster zone, and received a response that the request will be reviewed along with a special grant of 1 billion won."

The province plans to use all available budget in addition to the government's special grant of 1 billion won to carry out emergency repairs on damaged facilities.

In particular, for those whose homes were damaged, the province will provide full compensation for the damage by combining government support funds, disaster relief funds, and donations. In flooded areas, household items such as TVs and refrigerators will also be provided.

For agricultural facility damage, support will cover 80 to 90 percent of the losses, and sufficient compensation will be provided for lost agricultural income as well.

Governor Kim stated, "When damage occurs, typically only 20 to 30 percent is restored each year over five years. If this continues, damages will recur the following year and permanent restoration will never be achieved. I will propose to the government that restoration be completed at once to minimize future damage."

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