Chosun Refractories Donates 'Heating Oil for Vulnerable Groups' to Pohang City … 1% of Employees' Salaries Pledged

From the left, Hwang In-seok, Chairman of the Chosun Refractory Labor Union, Lee Kang-deok, Mayor of Pohang, and Lee Geum-ok, CEO of Chosun Refractory, are posing for a commemorative photo.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Chosun Refractories Co., Ltd. (CEO Lee Geum-ok), headquartered in Pohang, Gyeongbuk, donated fuel coupons worth 20 million won to Pohang City on the 17th to be used for heating oil support for vulnerable groups.

CEO Lee Geum-ok said, "We have been setting aside 1% of our annual salary as a volunteer fund, and following the donation of 10 million won in September to overcome COVID-19, we have also prepared heating oil support that we have done every year at the end of the year. I hope everyone can have a warm winter during this cold wave."

Lee Kang-deok, mayor of Pohang City, responded, "Despite companies going through a more difficult time than ever due to COVID-19, I thank the executives and employees of Chosun Refractories for not forgetting neighbors in need and showing a spirit of coexistence by helping residents. We will make sure to deliver this warmth to the citizens well."

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