Key facts
- President Lee Jae Myung appointed Park Jung-sung as the new trade minister.
- Park Jung-sung has a background in economics and law.
- Geoje and Tongyeong were designated as special disaster zones due to heavy rains.
- The designation makes the areas eligible for government reconstruction funding and tax relief.
- Over 800 millimeters of rain fell in the region, causing a fatal landslide.
President Lee Jae Myung has designated parts of the southeastern cities of Geoje and Tongyeong as special disaster zones following torrential rains that battered the region. The designation makes these areas eligible for government support for reconstruction, including state funding and tax relief for residents. Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung stated that additional areas may be designated after a detailed review and that full-scale restoration efforts are underway.