Shinsegae Simon Busan Premium Outlets, 'COVID-19' Busan Area Win-Win

Donation of 10 Million Won for Local Neighbors

Shinsegae Simon Busan Premium Outlet

[Asia Economy Reporter Minyoung Cha] Shinsegae Simon has donated 10 million KRW to support neighbors in Gijang-gun, Busan, who are facing economic difficulties due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

On the 15th, Shinsegae Simon held a donation ceremony at the Gijang-gun Office in Busan, attended by Oh Gyuseok, the mayor of Gijang-gun, Heo Youngmu, the manager of Busan Premium Outlets, and Jung Woncheol, the head of Shinsegae Simon's CSR team.

The donation will be delivered to Gijang-gun, Busan through the Community Chest of Korea and used to provide emergency living expenses support for local residents experiencing economic hardship due to COVID-19.

Shinsegae Simon Busan Premium Outlets has been promoting mutual growth with the local community and carrying out various activities to revitalize the local economy. Since 2018, it has hosted events such as the ‘Gijang Pajeon Festival’ and the ‘Farmers Market with Gijang-gun’ annually to promote local specialties of Gijang-gun. Additionally, it has held the ‘Samgeori Festival’ to promote and open sales channels for excellent social economy enterprises in Busan.

Shinsegae Simon stated, “We have donated funds to help local neighbors who are struggling to make a living due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, even if only a little.” They added, “As a company growing together with the region, we will fulfill our corporate social responsibility by providing practical support to neighbors in difficulty.”

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