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Flood-hit South Korean cities designated special disaster zones

Geoje and Tongyeong were designated special disaster zones after flooding, with recovery continuing.

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The designation enables intensified government support and reflects substantial regional damage.

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  1. [Photo News] Flood-hit Geoje, Tongyeong designated special disaster zones as recovery continues ↗koreaherald.com · Recorded source date: Aug 22, 2026, 3:16 AM UTC

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