"I Want to Support Seoul" ... Hong Kong Esquel Group Donates 30,000 Masks

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] Thirty thousand masks filled with support for Seoul citizens have arrived in Seoul.

Seoul City announced on the 12th that Hong Kong's Esquel Group, the world's largest clothing manufacturer, produced and sent 30,000 three-layer reusable cotton masks on the 6th.

This donation was made possible after Marjorie Yang, chairwoman of Esquel Group and the first female chairperson of the Seoul International Business Advisory Council (SIBAC), expressed her desire to support Seoul City and its citizens to Mayor Park Won-soon on the 27th of last month. Chairwoman Marjorie Yang learned from the news about the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Seoul and the difficulty in purchasing masks, and proposed this support on behalf of Esquel Group.

In a letter, Chairwoman Marjorie Yang stated, "Although it is uncertain how the current epidemic will unfold, what is clear is that mindset is as important as medicine to stop the spread of this virus," adding, "In a situation where humanity is more desperately needed than ever, demonstrating leadership will be an important opportunity to overcome the threat." She also expressed her hope, "I look forward to meeting a stronger, healthier, and smarter Seoul at the SIBAC General Assembly scheduled for September this year."

Mayor Park also expressed his gratitude in a letter regarding the mask donation, saying, "Your support and warm words during these difficult times have been a great strength to us fighting COVID-19," and added, "Although Seoul citizens are practicing 'social distancing,' the distance in our hearts is closer than ever."

The donated cotton masks will be used where needed by Seoul City, autonomous districts, and related organizations.

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