Politics · South Korea · 1 hr ago
Jangsu County to spend 24.6 billion won on flood-risk improvements
Jangsu County in North Jeolla Province, South Korea, plans to spend 24.6 billion won next year on flood-prevention work in Biryong and Wondaeron.
The national government selected both areas for a disaster-risk improvement program and will provide 12.3 billion won.
The sites are prone to flooding because their streams are narrow and their banks are low.
In Biryong, the county plans to improve the stream and bridges and install stormwater pipes.
In Wondaeron, it plans to improve the stream and bridges.
The work is intended to reduce flood damage and protect residents and their property.
Jangsu County plans to spend 24.6 billion won next year on flood-risk improvements in the Biryong and Wondaeron areas.
The projects will receive 12.3 billion won in national funding after being selected for a government disaster-risk-area improvement program.
Work in Biryong will include river improvements, bridge upgrades and stormwater pipes.
Work in Wondaeron will improve a river and bridges.
Both areas have often flooded because their rivers are narrow and their embankments are low.
- Who
- Jangsu County.
- What
- It plans to spend 24.6 billion won on flood-risk improvements in two areas.
- When
- Next year, according to the announcement on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Biryong in Cheoncheon-myeon and Wondaeron village in Beonam-myeon, Jangsu County.
- Why
- The areas often flood because their rivers are narrow and their embankments are low.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We will carry out the project without a hitch to protect the lives and property of county residents.
We will continue to do our utmost to make the county a safe place where residents can live with peace of mind.
Jangsu County announced plans to improve the Biryong and Wondaeron areas next year.
The county plans to carry out the improvement projects with 24.6 billion won in funding.
- Total planned spending
- 24.6 billion won
- National funding
- 12.3 billion won
- Biryong project
- More than 17 billion won for river and bridge improvements and stormwater pipes
- Wondaeron project
- More than 7.5 billion won for river and bridge improvements
- Locations
- Biryong in Cheoncheon-myeon; Wondaeron village in Beonam-myeon
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