Gyeonggi Provincial Mayors and Governors Association Delivers 10 Million Won Donation to Gapyeong County Damaged by Heavy Downpours

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] The Gyeonggi Provincial Mayors and Governors Association (Chairman Ju Gwang-deok, Mayor of Namyangju) delivered 10 million won in donations on the 31st under the name of the association to support swift recovery and assistance for disaster victims in Gapyeong County, which suffered significant damage from recent record-breaking heavy rain.

The donation transfer came after the heavy downpours on the 20th caused 5 deaths and 2 missing persons in Gapyeong County along with massive property damage, leading to its designation as a special disaster area. The Gyeonggi Provincial Mayors and Governors Association decided to transfer 10 million won in donations through the Gyeonggi Community Chest of Korea to support swift recovery and assistance for disaster victims.

Meanwhile, the Gyeonggi Provincial Mayors and Governors Association is composed of leaders from 31 cities and counties within the province and is carrying out various activities to promote mutual exchange and cooperation, strengthen regional balanced development, and enhance local autonomy.

Um Gap-yong, Director of the Gyeonggi Provincial Mayors and Governors Association Secretariat, said, "I offer our deep condolences to the residents of Gapyeong County who suffered damage from the sudden heavy rain and hope they can regain their daily lives as soon as possible," adding, "The association will continue to strengthen solidarity and cooperation so we can overcome regional community challenges together."