Gyeonggi Province Mayors and Governors Council Delivers 10 Million Won in Donations to Pocheon City for Flood Damage

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] The Gyeonggi Province Mayors and Governors Council (Chairman Ju Gwang-deok) announced on the 26th that it has delivered 10 million won in donations through the Pocheon Comprehensive Social Welfare Center to support the swift recovery of damage and residents' return to normalcy in Pocheon City, which suffered significant damage from record-breaking heavy rainfall.

The heavy downpour brought 94mm of rain per hour to Pocheon City, resulting in 50 disaster victims and property damage totaling 38.5 billion won. As a result, the government designated the entire Pocheon City as a special disaster zone on the 6th.

The council previously deposited 10 million won in donations on the 31st of last month to Gapyeong County, which was also designated as a special disaster zone due to heavy rainfall damage.

Meanwhile, the Gyeonggi Province Mayors and Governors Council is a consultative body composed of heads of 31 cities and counties in Gyeonggi Province, conducting various activities for balanced regional development and strengthened local autonomy through mutual exchange and cooperation.

Council Secretary General Eom Gap-yong said, “We express our deep condolences to the citizens of Pocheon City who suffered damage from sudden heavy rainfall,” adding, “We hope they will recover their daily lives as soon as possible. Going forward, the council will continue solidarity and cooperation to overcome difficulties in the local community together.”