HUG Provides Heatwave Relief Supplies to Elderly in Busan Region

[Asia Economy Reporter Chunhee Lee] The Housing and Urban Guarantee Corporation (HUG) announced on the 18th that it will carry out the 'Emergency Support Project for Heatwave Preparedness' in the Busan area to cope with the intensifying heatwaves caused by climate change.

This project supports heatwave preparedness supplies at heatwave shelters within senior welfare centers so that the elderly can spend the summer healthily while avoiding the heat. To this end, HUG will sponsor a total of 50 million KRW, with 2.5 million KRW each for 20 heatwave shelters in senior welfare centers in the Busan area. The sponsorship funds will be used to purchase items such as electric fans, cool mats, and to cover electricity bills needed at the shelters.

HUG has been practicing community sharing by conducting annual volunteer activities such as sharing samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) and providing summer supplies packages to help vulnerable groups have a healthy summer.

Lee Jaegwang (photo), President of HUG, said, "We hope this support will help the elderly spend a cool summer," and added, "HUG will continue to carry out social contribution projects that provide practical help to vulnerable groups in the local community."

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