Chairman Kim Yoon of Samyang Group Joins the 'Thanks to You Challenge'

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Samyang Group announced on the 16th that it has joined the 'Thanks To Challenge,' which encourages all citizens overcoming the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) together and supports uniting strength once again.

The Thanks To Challenge is a national support campaign for overcoming COVID-19 initiated by the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters. It is conducted by posting photos of sign language expressing respect along with related hashtags on SNS and nominating the next participant in a relay format. Initially targeting medical staff, from the 6th, the campaign expanded to encourage all citizens who are working hard and cooperating together to overcome COVID-19.

Chairman Kim Yoon joined the campaign upon the nomination of Huh Se-hong, CEO of GS Caltex. Chairman Kim nominated Chung Jin-taek, President of Korea University, as the next participant in the challenge.

Chairman Kim Yoon said, "I express my respect and gratitude to the medical staff of the Republic of Korea who are silently doing their best in this difficult situation due to COVID-19 and to all citizens who are overcoming this challenging time with one heart," adding, "I hope the day comes soon when all citizens can return to a healthy daily life."

Meanwhile, Samyang Group is carrying out various activities to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and provide disaster relief. In March, Samyang Corporation, Samyang Packaging, and Samyang Biopharm together donated cash and goods worth 150 million won to the Korean Red Cross. Before the group-level donation participation, Samyang Biopharm, a pharmaceutical bio affiliate, donated 50 non-contact thermometers, which are in high demand at medical sites, to Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital, a regional base hospital for COVID-19. Samyang Packaging's Jincheon plant donated food to the Daedeok-gu Volunteer Center, and Samnam Petrochemical's Yeosu plant delivered about 10 million won in sponsorship funds to the Munsu Social Welfare Center in Yeosu City, participating in overcoming the local community crisis as well.

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