Stronger Bonds in Crisis... Pohang City Visits Wildfire-Affected Yeongdeok and Cheongsong Counties

Pohang City Visits Cheongsong and Yeongdeok to Comfort Disaster Victims and Deliver Daily Necessities
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Inspecting Wildfire Damage and Promising Swift Support... Pohang City Commits to Comprehensive Relief Measures

Pohang City recently visited Yeongdeok County and Cheongsong County, which suffered significant damage from a large-scale wildfire, to comfort the disaster victims and seek practical support measures.

On the 29th, Mayor Lee Kangdeok, together with Kim Sangsoo, Chairman of the Pohang Volunteer Center, and Kim Giwon, Director of the Pohang Volunteer Center, visited Cheongsong County and Yeongdeok County in succession to comfort the disaster victims and deliver daily necessities.

Lee Gangdeok, mayor of Pohang, visiting Yeongdeok National Sports Center on the 29th. Photo by Pohang City

On this day, Pohang City delivered daily necessities to Cheongsong County and Yeongdeok County, including 660 boxes of bottled water (13,000 bottles) each, 1,000 masks, and 500 toothbrush sets. The officials also listened to the inconveniences faced by the disaster victims and discussed practical support measures with representatives from the Pohang Volunteer Center.

Additionally, Mayor Lee personally inspected the wildfire damage sites and promised not only to provide emergency relief supplies but also to mobilize all possible support from Pohang City, including manpower and equipment for swift recovery and administrative cooperation.

Lee Gangdeok, mayor of Pohang, visiting the wildfire damage site in Nomulri, Yeongdeok County (right). Provided by Pohang City

Yeongdeok County and Cheongsong County are neighboring cities to Pohang. When Pohang City was struggling with natural disasters such as earthquakes and Typhoon Hinnamnor, these counties actively supported Pohang by providing donations as well as recovery personnel and equipment, maintaining a strong relationship.

Pohang City plans to actively cooperate with related organizations, groups, and citizens in the region to support the prompt recovery of Yeongdeok, Cheongsong, and other nearby cities and counties affected by wildfires.

Mayor Lee Kangdeok stated, "When Pohang City suffered great damage from disasters, we were able to recover quickly thanks to the warm support from people all over the country. Now it is our turn to return the gratitude we received," emphasizing, "We will share the pain of our neighbors in Yeongdeok and Cheongsong and take the lead in supporting disaster victims so they can return to their daily lives as soon as possible."