Lee Gaeho Volunteers for Flood Recovery in Hampyeong

"Appealing for Support from Government, Local Authorities, and Civic Organizations"

Lee Gaeho, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, is participating in flood recovery volunteer activities held in Hampyeong-eup on the 5th. Photo by Lee Gaeho's office

On August 5, Lee Gaeho, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea representing Damyang, Jangseong, Hampyeong, and Yeonggwang in South Jeolla Province, along with more than 30 key party officials, rolled up their sleeves to participate in flood recovery efforts in Hampyeong-eup. Following the record-breaking heavy rain on August 3, they helped clean household goods, remove mud from stores, and dispose of waste in residential areas and the traditional market.

On August 3, the Hampyeong-eup area was hit by an "extreme downpour" of over 170 millimeters, resulting in flooding of all 41 stores in the Hampyeongcheonji Traditional Market and all 27 stores in the alleyway shopping district.

During the volunteer work, Lee stated, "In the case of the stores, the damaged goods are not compensated at all, so the losses felt by residents on site are much more severe. Not only are government and local government support urgently needed, but also help from civic organizations and the public." He appealed for "support through disaster relief funds and active participation from volunteer groups."

On August 4, Lee, together with fellow party members Seo Samsuk and Jeon Jinsuk, issued a joint statement calling for priority support from disaster relief funds, mandatory subscription to wind and flood insurance with premium support, and the development of new wind and flood insurance products.

Meanwhile, on August 5, 187 volunteers, including members of the Democratic Party's South Jeolla Provincial Party, military personnel, and civic groups from Haenam, Gurye, and other areas in the province, joined the recovery efforts in Hampyeong-eup, which had been severely affected by the heavy rain.

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