Sacheon City Officials Raise 75 Million Won in Donations to Overcome 'Aerospace Industry' Crisis

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kang Sharon] Sacheon City in Gyeongnam announced on the 13th that more than 360 public officials at grade 6 and above have decided to raise funds to help local aviation companies facing a crisis due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and reduced production of some aircraft by Boeing.

This is the second fundraising effort following the one in March when about 970 public officials at Sacheon City Hall raised 51.23 million won to support local self-employed and small business owners.

If senior officials at grade 5 and above donate 400,000 won, grade 6 team leaders 200,000 won, and grade 6 staff 100,000 won, the total amount raised will reach approximately 75 million won.

Due to the impact of COVID-19, American Boeing has reduced the production volume of the B737 Max aircraft model, causing aviation parts companies in the Sacheon area that supply to Boeing to face significant difficulties in maintaining employment and operations.

Song Do-geun, mayor of Sacheon City, said, "The aviation industry is a core industry that will be responsible for the future of our city," and added, "I am grateful and proud of the public officials' decision to raise funds to support these aviation companies."

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