Gijang County of Busan Supports Flood Recovery in Sancheong County After Heavy Rain Damage

County Governor Jeong Jongbok and Over 40 Saemaul Association Volunteers Participate
More Than 150 Types of Daily Necessities Delivered

On July 29, the Gijang County of Busan visited Sancheong County in South Gyeongsang Province, which was recently affected by heavy rainfall, to carry out volunteer activities for flood recovery.

Jung Jongbok, mayor of Gijang County (7th from the right in the 2nd row), and the Gijang County Saemaeul Volunteer Group visited Sancheong, Gyeongnam, to carry out flood recovery volunteer work and are taking a commemorative photo. Provided by Gijang County

This volunteer effort was organized by the Gijang County Saemaul Association (President Park Yongju). Around 40 volunteers participated, focusing on flood-affected areas in Saengbiryang-myeon and Danseong-myeon, where they assisted with cleaning up damaged households, moving belongings, and removing debris as part of the recovery work.

County Governor Jeong Jongbok also visited the site in person to comfort residents and took part in the flood recovery efforts. He emphasized, "This flood recovery activity was a meaningful occasion to put into practice the values of solidarity and cooperation between local governments."

Additionally, Gijang County Office employees voluntarily donated over 150 types of daily necessities, including shampoo, detergent, towels, toothpaste, and toothbrushes, and delivered them directly to affected households in Sancheong County through the volunteer group.

Governor Jeong said, "I would like to express my deepest condolences to the residents of Sancheong who are experiencing difficulties due to this sudden disaster," adding, "I hope our flood recovery activities and material support will be of some help. I sincerely wish for a swift recovery so that residents can return to their daily lives as soon as possible."

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