Construction Research Institute Joins COVID-19 Fight with 'Kkot Hwabon' Flower Pots

Construction Research Institute Participates in 'Flower Bucket Challenge'

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Junho] The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology announced on the 25th that it participated in the 'Flower Bucket Challenge' relay campaign.

The Flower Bucket Challenge is a campaign to support flower farmers who are facing great difficulties due to the cancellation or reduction of graduation ceremonies, entrance ceremonies, and various celebrations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Through the campaign, the institute presented flower pots to about 40 facility management staff members. The campaign was conducted with a minimal number of attendees as part of social distancing measures to prevent COVID-19.

The institute is currently striving to faithfully implement government policies for COVID-19 prevention, such as minimizing business trips, holding meetings in writing, and working from home. Facility management staff have quietly carried out their duties, disinfecting transit areas and handrails to prevent situations that may inevitably occur during commuting.

Director Han Seungheon said, "As a government-funded research institute, I believe helping flower farmers in difficulty is one of our social responsibilities, so we participated with a joyful heart," adding, "The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology will actively join the historic effort of all citizens uniting to overcome the national crisis."

Director Han Seungheon joined the campaign upon the nomination of Park Youngsoo, Director of the Korea Facilities Safety Corporation. Director Han recommended Kim Jongyeol, Director of the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, as the next participant.

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