Business Community Overcomes COVID-19 and Flood Damage... Ongoing Donation Wave

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Following the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and ongoing nationwide heavy rains, large corporations have continued a series of donations to help disaster victims.

According to the business community on the 15th, Samsung Electronics donated 3 billion KRW to the Korean Red Cross to aid in the recovery of areas affected by the recent heavy rains. They visited flooded sites to provide free electronic product inspections and special services, as well as supported recovery efforts by supplying mobile laundry vehicles.

Samsung Electronics Service also conducted cleaning, drying, and free inspections of flooded products in Busan, Daejeon, and other areas.

Hyundai Motor Group donated 2 billion KRW to the National Disaster Relief Association. They provided free vehicle inspections in flood-affected areas, and employees formed an emergency support team to supply disaster victims with basic necessities such as bottled water and ramen.

SK Group also donated 2 billion KRW to the National Disaster Relief Association. SK Telecom and SK Broadband supported A/S vehicles for repairing flood-damaged phones and provided free Wi-Fi and IPTV services in shelters. Each affiliate carried out flood recovery support activities utilizing their products and services.

LG Group donated 2 billion KRW to the Community Chest of Korea. LG Electronics established a service base in Daejeon, where early monsoon damage was severe, and conducted free repairs of flooded home appliances. Additionally, LG Household & Health Care urgently supplied daily necessities to the affected areas.

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