Korea National Oil Corporation Launches Social Contribution Activities This Year

Pursuing Local Coexistence and Sharing Culture Amid Social Distancing

Upgraded to a Non-Face-to-Face Volunteer Project Linked with Professional Volunteer Groups

A scene from the charity bazaar for supporting people with disabilities organized by Korea National Oil Corporation.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) has officially launched its social contribution program as a public institution this year.

KNOC (President Yang Soo-young) announced on the 18th that it will operate the '2021 Social Contribution Program' to realize a culture of sharing through regional coexistence and cooperation.

KNOC plans to carry out social contribution activities focused on regional community coexistence and development amid social distancing measures due to COVID-19.

Additionally, it plans to upgrade one step further by activating non-face-to-face volunteer programs in collaboration with professional volunteer organizations.

First, to overcome the COVID-19 crisis, KNOC will use employee salary returns and other funds to support quarantine supplies and customized consulting for local small business owners and vulnerable groups affected by COVID-19.

It will also lead efforts to restore local communities by implementing new programs such as operating pop-up stores for regional specialties.

Emphasis will also be placed on social contribution activities related to the corporation’s three core business areas.

These include energy (supporting cooling supplies during heatwaves and energy vouchers during cold waves), safety and environment (providing safety supplies for vulnerable groups), and disabled and multicultural groups (supporting career and vocational training for disabled students).

KNOC will promote regional coexistence and development through collaboration with related organizations and professional volunteer groups. Projects such as the creation of a light street in the Innovation City are planned with Ulsan Jung-gu Office. Nine branch offices nationwide will also discover and support social contribution projects tailored to regional characteristics throughout the year.

A KNOC official said, “We always strive to coexist and prosper with local communities,” adding, “This year as well, we will continue to carry out sharing activities to overcome COVID-19 and support local communities.”

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