South Korean Official Inspects Flood Damage, Pledges Support for Small Businesses

Intae-yeon, president of the Small and Medium Business and Market Service (KOSME), visited flood-affected regions in Geoje and Tongyeong cities in South Gyeongsang Province. The visit on Wednesday focused on inspecting the damage caused by recent heavy rains and offering support to merchants whose businesses were impacted.

Record rainfall during the Liberation Day holiday inundated coastal areas and Jeju Island, with 17 traditional markets in Gyeongnam Province reporting flood damage and soil runoff affecting shops. KOSME's president personally surveyed the damage at Geoje's Okpo Market, listening to merchants' difficulties and the progress of recovery efforts.

Following the visit to Geoje, Intae-yeon went to the KOSME Tongyeong Center for a meeting with staff. He reviewed the extent of the flood damage and the status of support initiatives. He specifically urged the Tongyeong Center, which covers Tongyeong, Geoje, and Goseong, to provide prompt and thorough assistance to small business owners in need.

Concluding his site visits, Intae-yeon went to Tongyeong Central Market to observe the damage and recovery status. He reiterated KOSME's commitment to providing on-site support to help affected merchants return to their daily routines as quickly as possible. "I offer my deepest condolences to all the merchants who suffered damage from this heavy rainfall," Intae-yeon stated. "We will do our best to quickly assess the damage and ensure that necessary support is provided in a timely manner."

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I offer my deepest condolences to all the merchants who suffered damage from this heavy rainfall. We will do our best to quickly assess the damage and ensure that necessary support is provided in a timely manner.