Yeongdeungpo-gu 'Yeoseong Uibyeongdae' Donates 5,000 Masks

Volunteer production of 5,000 handmade cotton masks, 50 women including Neulpum Center students participate... Double-layered cotton masks with outer and inner fabric, blocking 80% fine dust and 20% droplets... Participants involved in all processes including cutting, sewing, ironing, and packaging... Masks to be delivered to vulnerable groups in March

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Women in Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Chae Hyun-il) are helping vulnerable groups through a generous talent donation by directly producing 5,000 handmade cotton masks in response to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

As the demand for masks surged due to fears of COVID-19 infection, socially vulnerable groups such as the elderly have been unable to obtain masks, placing them in blind spots of quarantine measures.

In response, 50 local women united to decide to produce masks. Participants include △ instructors and students of the Women Neulpum Center for employment and start-up education △ Women's Federation Council △ Saemaeul Women's Association △ Volunteer Center members.

Since the 14th, volunteers have been making about 700 masks daily at the Yeongdeungpo Cultural Center, aiming to reach the target of 5,000 masks by the 24th.

The masks have a double-layer structure with an outer layer (linen 30 count) and an inner layer (cotton 30 count), capable of blocking 80% fine dust and 20% droplets. Volunteers cut the mask fabric themselves, sew and iron it, then individually package each mask in plastic.

Choi Yoon-ja, who has been attending the Women Neulpum Center’s traditional Korean clothing class for 10 years, said, “All volunteers know how great the joy of sharing is,” and added, “I am happy that my talent can help overcome COVID-19.”

The district disinfects and sanitizes the workspace daily, and volunteers strictly follow prevention rules by wearing masks and using hand sanitizer.

Yeongdeungpo District Mayor Chae Hyun-il also visits the site daily to encourage residents and personally participates in mask production with heartfelt care.

The 5,000 handmade cotton masks are scheduled to be distributed to vulnerable groups within March.

Mayor Chae Hyun-il of Yeongdeungpo-gu said, “The warm hearts of residents for their neighbors are making a great impact on the local community,” and added, “I sincerely thank the volunteers and the district will continue to provide full support.”

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