Gwangju City and 19 Companies and Organizations Collaborate to Solve Regional Issues Such as Disasters

Strengthening the Social Safety Net by Establishing an Integrated Response System for Disaster and Emergency Situations

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Metropolitan City and corporate volunteer groups active in local companies in finance, manufacturing, construction, distribution, and other sectors have joined hands to participate in solving regional problems during local disaster situations.

On the 30th, Gwangju City announced that it signed an agreement for the activities of the Corporate Volunteer Group Council at the city hall's medium conference room, attended by representatives of volunteer groups from 19 local companies.

The agreement ceremony was held with a minimum number of attendees to comply with social distancing and quarantine rules in response to COVID-19.

The Corporate Volunteer Group Council includes 19 companies such as Gwangju City, Ganada Co., Ltd. (Harim Gwangju Jeonnam Hub Company), Gwangju Maeil Newspaper, Gwangju Bank, Kumho Tire, Nonghyup Central Association Gwangju Regional Headquarters, Daechang Transportation, Daeyu A-Tech, Lotte Department Store Gwangju Branch, Lotte Chilsung, Samsung Life Insurance, Samsung Electronics, Youngmu Yedam, Eullo Transportation, E-Mart, Heungkuk Fire & Marine Insurance Gwangju Branch, CMB Gwangju Broadcasting, and KT Jeonnam Jeonbuk Regional Headquarters.

The main contents of the corporate volunteer group agreement are ▲ connecting social safety nets during disaster situations ▲ exchanging volunteer information, developing programs, and participating in joint volunteer projects ▲ actively addressing local community issues to contribute to public interest and community development through mutual cooperation.

Mayor Lee Yong-seop said, “With today's agreement, companies that play a key role in Gwangju's economy are expected to greatly contribute to the development of the Gwangju community by solving local problems through volunteer activities,” and added, “Our city will also unite the capabilities of the local community for Gwangju's development and the happy lives of its citizens.”

Meanwhile, the Corporate Volunteer Group Council is establishing a support system with the Volunteer Center, a specialized volunteer organization, to create a foundation for social contribution activities fulfilling corporate social responsibility, and since March, the council has been cooperating in joint program activities such as responding to climate change.

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