KEPCO and Power Group Companies Donate 3.2 Billion Won to Overcome COVID-19 Crisis

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) announced on the 10th that it, along with its power group companies, has donated 3.2 billion KRW to overcome the crisis caused by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The participating companies include KEPCO, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, Korea South-East Power, Korea Midland Power, Korea Western Power, Korea South Power, Korea East-West Power, KEPCO Engineering & Construction, KEPCO KPS, KEPCO Nuclear Fuel, and KEPCO KDN, totaling 11 companies.

The donation will be allocated 50% first to the Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions through the Community Chest of Korea, with the remainder distributed nationwide.

Hygiene supplies will also be provided to traditional markets facing difficulties due to COVID-19.

KEPCO plans to provide 100,000 hand sanitizers worth approximately 270 million KRW to 1,694 traditional markets in cooperation with the National Federation of Merchants.

Additionally, nationwide business sites including the headquarters are conducting blood donation campaigns, purchasing Onnuri gift certificates, supporting hygiene and daily necessities for vulnerable groups, implementing designated rest days for company cafeterias, and using local restaurants for company events.

KEPCO President Kim Jong-gap stated, "We will continue to actively promote social contribution activities to overcome COVID-19 and take the lead in realizing social value."

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