Baeksu-eup in Yeonggwang County, South Jeolla Province, has been declared a "Special Disaster Zone" following damage from heavy rainfall that occurred from August 28 to September 1.
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on September 18 that it received presidential approval around 9 p.m. on September 17 to designate Baeksu-eup as a Special Disaster Zone.
During the heavy rains, Yeonggwang County experienced rainfall of up to 107.5 mm per hour, with a total accumulation of 579.5 mm. This resulted in flooding of homes and agricultural land, as well as significant damage to roads and rivers.
A joint investigation conducted by the ministry from September 11 to 14 confirmed that Baeksu-eup met the criteria for the Special Disaster Zone declaration.
Areas designated as Special Disaster Zones will receive additional national funding to help cover some of the recovery costs that local governments are responsible for.
Additionally, affected residents will receive disaster relief funds, as well as deferred payments for national and local taxes and reductions in utility bills, regardless of the Special Disaster Zone designation.
Yoon Ho-jung, Minister of the Interior and Safety, stated, "We will establish a swift recovery plan and execute the budget for recovery to help affected residents return to their daily lives as soon as possible."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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