Solidarity in Action: Sister Cities Support Yeongdeok After Devastating Wildfire

Support and encouragement from sister cities are pouring in to help Yeongdeok County, which recently suffered significant damage from a wildfire that broke out in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang Province. As the flames have left scars, new bonds of friendship are beginning to form.

Employees belonging to Haenam County are visiting Yeongdeok County to deliver relief supplies. Photo by Yeongdeok County

First, Songpa District in Seoul provided emergency daily necessities such as instant noodles and masks, helping affected residents return to their daily lives. Dong District in Daegu contributed by delivering donations, offering practical support for recovery efforts.

Additionally, Yeosu City in South Jeolla Province visited Yeongdeok County in person, delivering emergency relief kits, cooking supplies, and donations, while also visiting the disaster site to share in the pain of those affected.

In particular, Haenam County in South Jeolla Province sent a strong message of solidarity by providing various daily necessities such as clothing and instant rice, as well as emergency relief kits to Yeongdeok County, and by participating in designated donations through the Hometown Love Donation Program.

The Songpa District Sports Council and the Haenam County Volunteer Fire Brigade also visited in person to deliver donations. Furthermore, 25 businesses within Haenam County voluntarily collected and donated food items such as rice, kimchi, and seasonings. These acts of sharing and cooperation between the public and private sectors demonstrate the resilience of the Korean people in times of crisis and the strong bonds between sister cities.

County Governor Kim Kwangyeol expressed his gratitude, saying, "The heartfelt support and practical assistance sent from afar have provided great comfort and strength to our residents and those affected. We will cherish the precious support from our sister cities and do everything we can to help our community quickly return to normal and fully overcome the damage caused by the wildfire."