The Small Business Market Promotion Agency announced that In Tae-yeon, the agency's head, visited Geoje and Tongyeong on the 19th to assess the damage caused by heavy rainfall and to listen to the concerns of local merchants.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, from August 15 to 17, during the Liberation Day holiday, Geoje received 928.0 mm of rain, while Tongyeong saw 752.8 mm. This resulted in flooding and landslides affecting all 17 traditional markets in the Gyeongnam region.
During his visit to Okpo Market in Geoje, In inspected the flood damage alongside the market's president and spoke with affected merchants.
He then visited the Tongyeong Center of the Small Business Agency, which oversees Tongyeong, Geoje, and Goseong, to review the current situation and support efforts for the flood-affected areas. In emphasized the importance of the center's role in facilitating prompt assistance for small business owners impacted by the heavy rains.
After concluding his visit to the Tongyeong Center, In met with merchants at Tongyeong Central Market, expressing his commitment to support their swift recovery.
In Tae-yeon stated, "I extend my deepest condolences to the merchants affected by this heavy rainfall. We will do our utmost to quickly assess the damage and ensure that necessary support is provided in a timely manner."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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