[Photo] Sharing Happiness with Recycled Bicycles in Dongdaemun-gu

Abandoned Neglected Bicycles Refurbished as Recycled Bicycles and Donated to Low-Income Vulnerable Groups... Ongoing Project with Social Enterprise Sarang-ui Jajeongeo Since 2015, 53 Bicycles Delivered This Year

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Yoo Deok-yeol) donated refurbished bicycles to low-income vulnerable groups on the 30th of last month in collaboration with the social enterprise Sarang-ui Jajeongeo (Love Bicycle).

Refurbished bicycles are bicycles collected from places such as subway stations or roadsides where they were abandoned and repaired to be usable.

Since signing the 'Abandoned Bicycle Collection and Refurbished Bicycle Donation Agreement' with Sarang-ui Jajeongeo in 2015, the district has annually repaired about 7% of the collected abandoned bicycles and delivered them to low-income vulnerable residents.

Including the total of 19 bicycles donated this time, the total number of refurbished bicycles donated throughout this year has reached 53.

The bicycles were distributed to ▲ one National Basic Livelihood Security recipient, ▲ two one-on-one matched individuals, ▲ thirteen other low-income households, and ▲ three for public use, all recommended by the local community centers.

Low-income residents in need of refurbished bicycles in the area can apply at their local community center and receive donations based on priority.

Additionally, if there are abandoned bicycles nearby, they can be reported to the Dongdaemun-gu Office Traffic Administration Division.

Yoo Deok-yeol, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “The refurbished bicycle donation project contributes to the expansion of welfare services and the promotion of bicycle use. Although it is a small sharing, we will continue to promote the refurbished bicycle donation project activities that can bring precious happiness to someone.”

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