Lotte Duty Free, 300 Million KRW Donation Instead of 40th Anniversary Event

Support for Relief Supplies in Chinese Communities Including Wuhan Residents

Decision to Support Production of Emergency Relief Kits for Vulnerable Children in Korea

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-seon] Lotte Duty Free announced on the 11th that it will donate 300 million KRW through the Korean Red Cross to help prevent the spread and damage caused by the novel coronavirus infection.

Lotte Duty Free canceled its 40th anniversary ceremony scheduled for the 14th and agreed to provide relief supplies to Chinese residents affected by the novel coronavirus, including those in Wuhan, as well as vulnerable children in Korea.

The relief supplies produced with the donation will first be provided to Chinese communities, including residents in the Wuhan area. Additionally, the funds will be used to produce hygiene kits containing masks, hand sanitizers, wet wipes, and toothbrush sets to protect the health of vulnerable children in Korea. These hygiene kits will be distributed to Korean Red Cross partnered households and elementary school students at local children's centers.

Lee Gap, CEO of Lotte Duty Free, stated, "We will continue to prioritize the safety of our customers and employees and do our best to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection."

Meanwhile, on the 24th of last month, Lotte Duty Free formed an emergency response committee chaired by CEO Lee Gap and has been operating a continuous response system.

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