The government is providing 2.1 billion won (approximately $1.8 million) in emergency aid to local governments affected by heavy rain.
The funds will be prioritized for rapid emergency recovery and relief for disaster victims to prevent further damage and facilitate the early normalization of affected areas.
The Ministry of Interior and Safety announced on July 10 that it will urgently support six regions, including Daejeon, Sejong, Gyeonggi Province, North Chungcheong, South Chungcheong, and North Gyeongsang, which have suffered damage from heavy rain that began on July 8.
This support was decided to ensure swift emergency recovery in the affected areas. The allocated special grant will primarily be used for emergency repairs of damaged facilities and relief for disaster victims to prevent secondary damage.
Local governments plan to utilize the 'pre-budget execution' system under Article 45 of the Local Finance Act to quickly implement recovery budgets.
Yoon Ho-jung, Minister of Interior and Safety, stated, "Local governments and related agencies should make every effort to minimize inconvenience for residents in affected areas during emergency recovery," adding, "The government will also spare no necessary support to ensure rapid recovery from this heavy rain damage."
He further urged the public to regularly check weather information and adhere to safety guidelines, especially since the monsoon season is not yet over.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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