KCC Donates 1 Billion Won for COVID-19 Relief... "Management Also Contributed Personal Funds"

Shim Jae-guk, Executive Director of KCC (left), attended the donation ceremony held on the 28th of last month at the Community Chest of Korea building in Jung-gu, Seoul, and took a commemorative photo with Kim Hyo-jin, Head of the Community Chest of Korea.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daeseop] KCC announced on the 2nd that it donated 1 billion KRW to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and support the victims.

This donation was prepared with 500 million KRW donated by KCC, along with 400 million KRW and 100 million KRW from Honorary Chairman Sangyoung Jeong and Chairman Mongjin Jeong of KCC, respectively, from their personal funds.

This reflects the management's determination that companies should also contribute to overcoming the national crisis caused by the rapid spread of COVID-19. The donation was made to the Community Chest of Korea on the 28th of last month.

The funds will be used to purchase medical supplies such as protective suits and masks for medical support volunteers and quarantine personnel nationwide, focusing on the Daegu and Gyeongbuk areas designated as special management zones. There are also plans to support daily necessities for vulnerable groups such as orphanages, nursing homes, and those under self-quarantine.

Executive Director Jaeguk Shim of KCC said, "We hope this will help bring a swift end to COVID-19 and aid in damage recovery," adding, "On behalf of all employees, I express deep gratitude for the dedication of medical staff who are working hard on the front lines to prevent the spread of the infectious disease."

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