Seoul Nonghyup Donates Earnings from Direct Market Farmers to Support Masks for Socially Vulnerable Groups

Seoul Nonghyup delivered masks worth 4 million won to Gangdong-gu Office on the 6th to support socially vulnerable groups. Lee Dae-yeop, Head of Seoul Nonghyup Headquarters (third from the left), Lee Jeong-hoon, Mayor of Gangdong-gu (fourth from the left), and other officials are posing for a commemorative photo. Photo by Seoul Nonghyup

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] The Seoul Regional Headquarters of NongHyup (Head Lee Dae-yeop) delivered masks worth 4 million won to Gangdong District Office on the 6th to support the prevention of the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia) among socially vulnerable groups.

The masks delivered that day were prepared voluntarily by about 50 farms participating in the Seoul NongHyup direct transaction market, who wanted to return part of their profits to the local community. The delivery ceremony was attended by Lee Dae-yeop, Head of Seoul NongHyup Headquarters, Lee Jung-hoon, Mayor of Gangdong District, Lee Seok-yong, Head of Seoul Sales Headquarters, and Choi Bok-sik, Chairman of the Seoul NongHyup Direct Transaction Market Autonomous Association.

Head Lee Dae-yeop said, "In a situation where concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus are increasing, I hope this will help socially vulnerable groups even a little so that they can live their daily lives with peace of mind." Mayor Lee Jung-hoon expressed gratitude, saying, "Despite the difficult reality of agriculture and rural areas, Seoul NongHyup and the farms participating in the direct transaction market have come together with neighbors in need through voluntary fundraising."

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