The Seohu Traditional Market in Tongyeong City, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, suffered significant damage due to torrential rain that occurs once every 100 years. Refrigerators and dehumidifiers malfunctioned due to flooding, and merchandise had to be discarded, putting vendors in a difficult situation as they prepare for the holidays. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, and Tongyeong City are making efforts to support affected vendors, and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) plans to support the restoration of electricity and gas facilities in the market. On the 17th, the daily rainfall in Tongyeong was 453.7 mm, the highest ever recorded since meteorological observations began.
