University Startup POPLE Donates 1,000 Masks to Gwangjin-gu Using Mask Vending Machines

Free Mask Vending Machine

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Seon-gap) received a donation of 1,000 masks from the university student startup ‘POPLE’ on the 7th.

The masks donated that day are being distributed free of charge, one mask per person per day, to local seniors aged 65 and over who visit the Gwangjin-gu Office Civil Welfare Building, using a mask vending machine developed directly by ‘POPLE’.

The mask vending machine allows users to receive a mask after pressing a button, verifying their ID, and watching a COVID-19 prevention guideline video displayed on the screen.

Currently, the mask vending machine is installed on the 3rd floor of the Gwangjin-gu Office Civil Welfare Building and will operate until all 1,000 donated masks are distributed.

Additionally, on the 1st, the Korea Scout Seoul Northern Federation donated 200 masks to the district for international students in the area, and on the 2nd, Oryun Church donated 1,000 masks for vulnerable groups.

Furthermore, on the 3rd, the Gwangjin Citizen Hub donated snacks for health center and screening clinic staff, as well as Gwangjin-gu Office employees, delivering warm support to overcome COVID-19.

Kim Seon-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “I sincerely thank everyone who extended a warm hand despite the difficult situation caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic,” and added, “We will continue to do our best to overcome COVID-19 so that we can all return to our normal daily lives.”

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