Yeosu-si-LG Chem VCM Plant Presents New Dreams to Multicultural Families through Hope House

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Heo Seonsik] Yeosu City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Kwon Oh-bong) announced on the 30th that it completed the construction of ‘Hope House No. 17’ in collaboration with LG Chem VCM Plant (Plant Manager Kim Woong-su) to improve the housing environment of low-income welfare crisis households, and held a plaque ceremony on the 29th.

About 30 people attended the event, including Yeosu Mayor Kwon Oh-bong, LG Chem VCM Plant Manager Kim Woong-su, Director Kim Jong-jin of Ssangbong Comprehensive Social Welfare Center, Chairman Kim Jang-hyun of Sora-myeon Community Security Council, and village chief Kang Hyung-won.

The Hope House No. 17 this time is a four-person multicultural family in Sora-myeon consisting of a spouse and two children. Due to the husband’s daily labor income, they are a low-income welfare crisis household that does not receive government support.

The subject has been receiving weekly hemodialysis due to kidney disability diagnosed two years ago, making it difficult to maintain the house. The entire house, a more than 100-year-old earthen house, was in urgent need of repair. There was damage to the roof eaves, and the iron stairs at the entrance posed a risk of falling. Mold in the rooms and bathroom, and the old traditional toilet were unsanitary and exposed to outsiders, creating a very poor living environment.

Additionally, creating a study room for the children entering puberty and improving the housing environment were very urgent.

Upon hearing this unfortunate story, LG Chem VCM Plant generously donated 16 million KRW for housing environment improvement, and members of the Sora-myeon Community Security Council and local officials cooperated in volunteer activities to organize the house and dispose of waste to prepare the children’s study room.

Ssangbong Comprehensive Social Welfare Center and Cheongwon Construction took charge of the overall house renovation, including installing a new bathroom using a storage room, wallpapering and flooring, window replacement, bathroom repairs, eaves living work, installation of handrails on the iron stairs at the entrance, and exterior wall painting.

Kim Woong-su, Plant Manager of LG Chem VCM Plant, said, “Every year, improving the housing environment of those in need in the local community and providing comfortable and cozy living spaces is the pride and happiness of our company’s employees,” adding, “We will strive to help more people in the community through greater development.”

Yeosu Mayor Kwon Oh-bong said, “Although we have held several Hope House plaque ceremonies before, this project, promoted through public-private cooperation, feels rewarding and valuable,” and added, “You must have had many difficulties coming to our country from a distant land as a bride, but now I hope you take good care of your health and live happily and comfortably with your family.”

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