Broadcaster Jang Seongkyu expressed sorrow over the damage in Geoje caused by record heavy rain.
On the 17th, Jang Seongkyu shared photos of sites damaged by the torrential rain on his social media along with a post saying, "I did not realize the scale of the damage in Geoje was this severe."
In the early morning that day, heavy rain concentrated in a short period in Geoje, causing damage in many places. Roads were submerged and landslides occurred, resulting in flooding and landslide damage and increasing residents' anxiety.
Seeing the released on-site images, Jang Seongkyu could not hide his shock. He prayed that there would be no further damage, saying, "I hope there will be no more damage," and offered consolation to the victims, saying, "I hope recovery happens as soon as possible."
Internet users who saw Jang Seongkyu's post added voices of concern and support, saying, "Seeing the photos, the damage is more serious than I thought," "I hope there is no more rain damage," "I hope all the residents stay safe," and "I hope recovery is quick and they can return to daily life as soon as possible."
As the damage left by the sudden torrential rain continues, hopes persist that recovery work will proceed without additional damage.
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