On the 22nd, President Yoon Seok-yeol first declared special disaster zones in 10 cities, counties, and wards across the country that were severely damaged by the recent heavy rains, including Gwanak-gu, Seoul, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, and Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do.



President Yoon made this statement this morning at the 'Eulji State Council' presided over at the Yongsan Presidential Office Building.



This is the first time that the new government has declared a special disaster zone.



"In order to be declared a special disaster area, certain conditions, such as the amount of damage, must be met by law," President Yoon said.



“For prompt support, we will declare first where the requirements for declaration are confirmed, and for areas that have not yet been investigated, we will quickly complete a joint investigation and declare additional special disaster areas.”



In addition, the government will do its best to provide rapid emergency recovery and damage support so that those affected by the torrential rain can quickly return to their daily lives. I will,” he emphasized.



President Yoon also said, "I emphasized at the Liberation Day (congratulatory remarks) and press conference on the 100th day of inauguration, but all the capabilities of the nation must be concentrated on saving the people's livelihood and securing the nation's future food. I urged each ministry to take good care of them so that they can be implemented without any setbacks.”



Regarding the 'Comprehensive Digital Talent Nurturing Plan,' which will be discussed at the regular cabinet meeting immediately after the Eulji State Council meeting, he emphasized, "The future of the country is determined by sufficiently nurturing digital talents needed not only in the digital industry but in all areas of society."



He continued, "Knowledge-acquiring education alone has its limits. For creative problem-solving education, the education system must be innovated, and educational programs that can enhance digital literacy of all generations must be provided systematically," he said through collaboration between related ministries. I urge you to move forward.



President Yoon and other members of the State Council wore bright green civil defense suits that the Ministry of the Interior and Safety is testing today.



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