Seongbuk-gu Seokgwan-dong 'Mask Donation Angel' Emerges

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Amid the nationwide shortage of masks due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection, a resident of Seongbuk-gu has attracted attention by donating 500 adult and children's masks to the local community center, asking that they be distributed to neighbors in need.

On the afternoon of the 5th, a box containing 100 masks was delivered to the Seokgwan-dong Community Center in Seongbuk-gu.

According to the community center, the day before, a resident called and said, "Seeing the unfortunate reality of economically marginalized neighbors being exposed to the epidemic, I decided to donate masks," adding, "It is difficult to obtain 500 masks at once, so I will send them in batches of 100 as I acquire them."

The donor stated, "I understand that basic livelihood security recipients and lower-income groups have been promptly provided masks by the district office," but also added a request, "Please use these masks for the gap groups who have not received any."

An employee at the Seokgwan-dong Community Center said, "It seems the donor paid out of pocket to deliver the masks via quick service to get them to us as soon as possible," and added, "These days, obtaining masks is like picking stars from the sky, but the donor’s heartfelt wish to quickly provide the masks despite the difficulty was conveyed to us, making us feel even more motivated during our continuous emergency duties."

When the community center requested at least a name, the donor asked to remain anonymous, saying, "There are probably many others distributing masks in other areas as well."

The Seokgwan-dong Community Center distributed the masks sent by the donor to local elderly living alone who did not meet the eligibility criteria to receive masks, and the children's masks were delivered to the local Child Care Center.

They plan to promptly distribute any masks that arrive in the future as well.

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