President Moon approves more special disaster zones

2020-08-24 5

문 대통령, 전국 20개 시군구 및 36개 읍면동 특별재난지역 추가 선포

President Moon Jae-in has given the greenlight to designate more parts of the country as special disaster zones,... due to damage caused by the torrential rain earlier this month.
The new list includes 36 hard-hit towns, villages and districts across the country... joining the 18 previously-designated areas.
These areas will be eligible for state-funded restoration work,... while affected residents will be able to receive financial support for living expenses.
Noting that a typhoon is expected to reach the Korean peninsula later this week,... President Moon also called for preparations against any further damage.