KOTRA Conducts 'Group Blood Donation' to Alleviate COVID-19 Blood Supply Shortage

KOTRA conducted a group blood donation on the 18th at its headquarters in Yeomgok-dong, Seoul, to help alleviate the blood supply shortage caused by COVID-19. (Photo by KOTRA)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] KOTRA announced on the 19th that it conducted a group blood donation on the 18th to alleviate the blood supply shortage caused by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Due to KOTRA's nature as an organization supporting companies' overseas expansion, many employees frequently work or travel abroad, resulting in a relatively low proportion of staff eligible to donate blood. However, to contribute to easing the blood supply difficulties caused by COVID-19, KOTRA secured as many eligible employees as possible and proceeded with the blood donation.

KOTRA plans to increase the number of blood donations held quarterly at its headquarters in Yeomgok-dong, Seoul. Additionally, the scope will be expanded to include 12 regional support centers for blood donation activities.

Kwon Pyung-oh, President of KOTRA, stated, "While fully responding to minimize the export damage to companies caused by COVID-19, we will also overcome social difficulties together through various means, including supporting the blood supply."

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