[Photo] Seoul Apparel Association Donates Clothing and Sponsorship Funds to Local Community

Donation of 1,450 Clothing Items (110 Million KRW) and 1 Million KRW Sponsorship to Needy Neighbors... Practicing Corporate Social Responsibility through Continuous Social Contribution Activities

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yu Seong-hoon) donated 1,450 SS garments (worth 110 million KRW) and a sponsorship fund of 1 million KRW to support the local community struggling due to COVID-19 on the 2nd, through the Seoul Apparel Association.

The donation ceremony was held at 3:30 PM in the small conference room of the district office, attended by Yu Seong-hoon, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu, Yoon Shin-jae, President of the Seoul Apparel Association, and representatives from seven participating companies (Euro Sangsa, Gyo-yeon Fashion, Jinseong F&C, Nuri, Jae-a, Nissihoshi, Daseong Sangsa).

Yoon Shin-jae, President of the Seoul Apparel Association, stated, “To support the local community suffering from COVID-19, seven member companies of the association have come together to donate SS garments and sponsorship funds to the district office. In particular, the sponsorship fund of 1 million KRW was collected through small contributions from fabric suppliers who offered discounts on materials. The association will continue to actively support marginalized groups and neighbors in need.”

The district plans to distribute the donated garments and sponsorship funds to local social welfare centers and welfare centers for the disabled.

Founded in 2016 with about 180 member companies in the local fashion sewing industry, the Seoul Apparel Association supports joint development, production assistance, operation of workplaces and sales outlets, and educational activities to enhance the competitiveness of each company. It strives for the development of the sewing, fashion, and apparel industry, which is one of the key local industries.

The association will continue to engage in ongoing contributions in the community to fulfill its social responsibilities.

Yu Seong-hoon, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu, expressed his sincere gratitude, saying, “Despite the many difficulties faced by the local sewing and fashion industries due to the impact of COVID-19, we are truly thankful for the valuable donations of goods and funds for vulnerable groups in the community. The district will also do its best to connect private social contribution activities to places where they are needed.”

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