Briefing on Flood Damage Recovery by Presidential Office (July 21, 2025)
Briefing on Flood Damage Recovery by Presidential Office (July 21, 2025) 📌 Summary of the Presidential Office Briefing On July 21, 2025, Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung addressed the nation regarding the severe human casualties and damage caused by recent torrential rains. As extreme weather events become more common due to climate change, the need to overhaul and modernize disaster response systems has become urgent. 🌧️ Swift Government Response to Unprecedented Rainfall The Lee Jae-myung administration is actively reviewing the declaration of special disaster zones and the allocation of emergency funds through special grants. The central government has pledged to fulfill its duties and responsibilities swiftly and thoroughly to support flood recovery and disaster prevention efforts. 🏞️ Emphasis on Local Government Action The presidential office urged local governments to exert maximum efforts in both recovery and prevention. Given the increasing fre...