Park Yong-man, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Takes Action to Support Single Mothers in Welfare Blind Spots

Chairman Park Yong-man to Visit Welfare Facility for Single Mothers on the 17th
Partial Support for Housing Costs for Single Mothers Living with Babies

Park Yong-man, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry

[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) announced on the 17th that it has launched activities to support single mothers, a socially vulnerable group, in celebration of Entrepreneurs' Week.

On the same day, Park Yongman, chairman of the KCCI, personally visited two welfare facilities for single mothers in the Seoul area (Maeumjari, Aeranwon) with KCCI executives and employees to deliver donations.

A KCCI official explained the purpose, saying, "Currently, support policies for single mothers are mainly focused on those residing in welfare facilities, so there is little help available for single mothers who have left these facilities. Due to the recent impact of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the difficulties faced by single mothers outside the welfare safety net have intensified, prompting us to provide support."

Last year, during Entrepreneurs' Week, the KCCI assembled and donated 200 sets of bookshelves to child welfare facilities.

This year, with the spread of COVID-19, the Entrepreneurs' Week program has been significantly scaled down; however, the awards ceremony on Entrepreneurs' Day on the 18th and support for socially vulnerable groups will proceed as planned. In addition to the KCCI, 10 regional chambers of commerce and industry in Incheon, Ulsan, Mokpo, Hwaseong, Gunpo, Suncheon, Yeosu, Tongyeong, Jeju, and others will deliver donations to 15 single mother welfare facilities nationwide.

A representative from a single mother welfare facility said, "It is realistically challenging for single mothers to live with their babies, and government support funds are insufficient. We ask for continuous interest and encouragement so that young and economically vulnerable single mothers can grow up brightly in a stable home."

A KCCI official stated, "Although corporate activities have been greatly restricted due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, a relay of support is continuing from regional chambers of commerce and industry across the country for those facing difficulties in our society. We plan to continue helping neighbors in need and fulfilling our social responsibilities."

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