AK Plaza Donates 10 Million Won to Wonju City Public Health Center

Won Chang-mook, Mayor of Wonju (second from the left), and Yoo Sung-ryeol, Manager of AK Plaza Wonju Branch (third from the left), are taking a commemorative photo after the delivery ceremony.

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] AK Plaza Wonju Branch announced on the 20th that it held an event on the 19th to deliver sponsorship funds to the Wonju City Public Health Center, which is working on the front lines to prevent and contain the spread of COVID-19.

The event held at Wonju City Hall was attended by Won Chang-mook, Mayor of Wonju City, Yuseong-ryeol, Store Manager of AK Plaza Wonju Branch, and others. The sponsorship amount was 10 million KRW. This is part of the compensation for losses incurred from suspending business last May to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the region and to comply with government and local government quarantine guidelines.

AK Plaza explained that the Wonju Branch is fulfilling its corporate social responsibility as the only department store representing Gangwon Province. In February, the Wonju Branch partnered with the Catholic Comprehensive Social Welfare Center to provide book exchange vouchers to underprivileged children in the area for the new school semester. In March, it participated in the 'Wonju Table Community' lunchbox sharing volunteer activity, distributing hand sanitizers and masks. Through the 'Wonju Traditional Market Association,' it donated 120 sets of cooking oil to small merchants. The employee volunteer corps also participated in the 'Street Cleaning Campaign' conducted by the 'Wonju Facilities Corporation.'

The Wonju Branch has set up and operated a 'POP IN AK' corner on the 4th floor since last year to introduce small brands operating locally to department store customers. Brands currently operating in the store include 'Burrito Manna,' 'Kkum,' and 'Jamae Bakery.' The AK Plaza Merchandise Headquarters is also assisting to help open sales channels. A representative case is 'Butter Village,' which held a popup event last year and has since opened stores at the Suwon and Pyeongtaek branches.

Store Manager Yoo said, "We hope to contribute even a little to the public health center that is doing its best for citizens' safety amid COVID-19," adding, "Wonju Branch will provide a safe shopping space for customers while coexisting with the local community."

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