Guro-gu Receives Donation of 80,000 Masks from Guihang City and Yanbian Prefecture, China

Sent 50,000 and 30,000 Medical Masks... Arrived via Incheon Airport on the 30th, Distributed to Village Bus Companies and Visitors at the District Office

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Guro-gu received a donation of 80,000 masks from Guixi City in Guangxi Province, China, and the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture.

On the 31st, Guro-gu announced, "Guixi City and Yanbian Prefecture, sister and friendly cities abroad, sent 50,000 and 30,000 medical masks respectively to be used for preventing COVID-19 infection."

The masks arrived in Korea through Incheon International Airport, underwent official customs clearance procedures, and reached the Guro-gu Office on the 30th.

The boxes containing the masks bore encouraging messages such as "Sumang Sangjo Han-Chung Dongsim (守望相助 韓中同心 - Both countries unite with one heart to overcome difficulties together)" and "Pungwoo Dongju Hwanran Yeogong (風雨同舟 患難與共 - Facing hardships and adversities together in the same boat)."

The donated masks will be distributed to local village bus companies, visitors to the district office, and community service centers within the district.

Guro-gu established a sister city relationship with Guixi City in 2012 and a friendly cooperation agreement with Yanbian Prefecture in 2014, continuing active exchanges in various fields such as economy, culture, and education.

A Guro-gu official said, "We thank the officials and residents of Guixi City and Yanbian Prefecture for showing true friendship during these difficult times," adding, "We hope to overcome COVID-19 as soon as possible with the support of this warm encouragement."

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