[Photo] Seoul Gangseo-gu, Warm Donation Chain Amid Economic Downturn

On the 4th, Roh Hyun-song, Mayor of Gangseo District (left), received a donation of 30 million won for low-income families from a representative of the international relief and development NGO Hope Friends World Vision in the mayor's office and posed for a commemorative photo.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Despite the ongoing economic downturn caused by the spread of COVID-19, a wave of donations for low-income residents continues in Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Noh Hyun-song), drawing attention.

On the 4th at 3 p.m., the district office received 30 million KRW in support funds for heating supplies for low-income children’s families from Hope Friends, an international relief and development NGO under World Vision (Chairman Yoo Won-sik), at the mayor’s office.

Later that same day, DB Media (CEO Eom Dae-bong) donated 10 free LASIK and LASEK surgery vouchers worth approximately 15 million KRW for low-income youth.

Mayor Noh Hyun-song said, “The donations and goods provided will be a great help to local residents facing economic difficulties,” adding, “We will ensure they are delivered well to low-income residents in need.”

On the 3rd, there was also a ceremony for delivering hygiene supplies to prevent COVID-19 infection among marginalized groups.

Cinnamonio and Samhyun Pharmaceutical donated hygiene supplies worth about 10 million KRW, including hand sanitizers and disinfectant ethanol, while Sidae Co., Ltd. sponsored 2,880 units of 60ml hand sanitizers.

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