People Power Party urges government to prioritize disaster response amid record rainfall

South Korea is grappling with unprecedented rainfall, leading to severe flooding and damage nationwide. The ruling People Power Party has called for an all-out disaster response from the government and local municipalities.

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The government and local authorities must mobilize all available administrative power and focus on disaster response.

"No further damage can be tolerated," stated Choi Bo-yoon, the party's senior spokesperson, in a press release. She urged the government to expedite drainage, provide emergency relief, and develop effective support measures to help flood-affected residents return to their daily lives swiftly. The party emphasized that protecting the lives and safety of citizens is the utmost priority.

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No further damage can be tolerated.

The heavy downpours, which began on July 17, have inundated homes, roads, and farmland, particularly in the southern regions after starting in the Seoul metropolitan area. Over 500 disaster reports have been filed in the capital region alone, with hundreds of residents evacuated from areas like Andong and Uiseong in North Gyeongsang Province due to fears of river overflow and road washouts. Flood warnings have also been issued in other regions, underscoring the severity of the crisis.

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The government should do its utmost to provide prompt drainage, emergency damage recovery, and effective support measures so that residents in the flood-stricken areas can return to their daily lives as soon as possible.

Authorities are closely monitoring the weather situation and implementing preemptive measures, including controlling access to dangerous areas and issuing evacuation orders. Special attention is being given to regularly flooded zones like underpasses and riverside paths, as well as landslide-prone areas and regions susceptible to flash floods. The People Power Party pledged to spare no effort in recovery and disaster mitigation.

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The lives and safety of the people must be protected above all else.