Sancheong County Finalizes First Supplementary Budget, Focusing on Disaster Recovery and Livelihood Stabilization

Swift Implementation to Counter Economic Downturn
and Support Recovery of Local Businesses

Sancheong County in South Gyeongsang Province announced on March 4 that its first supplementary budget for 2026, amounting to 962.4 billion won, has been finalized following approval by the county council.

This supplementary budget totals 962.4 billion won, an increase of 37.1 billion won compared to the original budget. Of this, the general account is 892.8 billion won and the special account is 69.6 billion won.

Scenic View of Sancheong County Office.

The county reflected changes in national and provincial subsidy projects and ordinary grants in the budget, prioritizing the swift recovery of areas affected by disasters last year and the stabilization of residents’ livelihoods.

The main projects include: ▲Livelihood Stabilization Support Fund ▲Confirmed Recovery Projects for Heavy Rain Damage ▲Installation of Automatic Brine Spraying Devices in the Singi–Sinchon District ▲Construction of Pedestrian Walkways in Sinan and Saengbiryang Townships ▲Renovation of Old Water Supply Facilities in Oejeong Village ▲Creation of Horticultural Specialized Crop Development Complexes, among others.

In particular, the county stated that it has allocated 6.6 billion won for the Livelihood Stabilization Support Fund to help residents and local businesses recover from the economic downturn caused by consecutive disasters.

Along with this supplementary budget, the county expects that swift budget execution will serve as a catalyst for regional economic recovery.

An official from Sancheong County stated, "The budget should begin in the field, not at the desk," adding, "We will focus all administrative efforts on livelihood budgets that protect residents’ lives and safety budgets that strengthen disaster response."

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