HiteJinro Donates 10,000 Masks to Residents of Seoul Ssokbangchon

Executive Director Ryu Jun-hyung of HiteJinro (left) met with Director Kim Gap-rok at the Seoul Station Shelter Counseling Center on the 29th to deliver masks (KF-94) for residents of the shantytown.

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] HiteJinro announced on the 29th that it will provide 10,000 KF-94 masks to the Seoul area jjokbang counseling centers.

HiteJinro, having supported jjokbang villages for 9 years, learned that these communities are struggling due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. After meeting with the head of the jjokbang counseling center to identify necessary supplies, the company decided to provide urgent support.

Kim In-kyu, CEO of HiteJinro, said, "We hope this will be of some help to those going through difficult times due to COVID-19," and added, "We will continue to listen to voices from the field and strive to be a company that practices sharing."

Meanwhile, HiteJinro also carried out community-oriented sharing activities during this year's Lunar New Year holiday, providing food and heat packs to prepare for the cold wave. The company plans to conduct various activities to support the community during the summer heatwave and the Chuseok holiday as well.

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