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Lee Calls For Swift Designation Of Flood-Hit Areas As Special Disaster Zones


President Lee Jae Myung inspects flood damage during his visit to Sancheong County, 300 kilometers southeast of Seoul, on July 21, 2025. (Image courtey of Yonhap)

President Lee Jae Myung inspects flood damage during his visit to Sancheong County, 300 kilometers southeast of Seoul, on July 21, 2025. (Image courtesy of Yonhap)

SEOUL, July 21 (Korea Bizwire)President Lee Jae Myung on Monday instructed government officials to swiftly designate flood-stricken regions as special disaster zones to bolster rescue and recovery efforts, and provide support to affected residents, his office said.

Lee made the call during a visit to Sancheong County, located about 300 kilometers southeast of Seoul, where 10 people have been confirmed dead, four remain missing and two others were seriously injured after a record downpour in the area.

Torrential rains have triggered floods and landslides, leaving at least 18 people dead since last Wednesday, with the heaviest damage reported in southern regions, including Sancheong, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

During the visit, Lee directed Interior and Safety Minister Yun Ho-jung to mobilize all available resources and administrative support for the victims and promptly designate flood-stricken regions as special disaster zones, presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung told reporters.

Special disaster zones are entitled to government support for damage recovery and victims relief.

(Yonhap) 

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