Exchange Sponsors Samgyetang for Vulnerable Elderly and Disabled in Busan on Chobok

On the 8th, the Korea Exchange announced that it conducted a volunteer activity to support vulnerable groups in Nam-gu, Busan, by providing samgyetang and COVID-19 prevention supplies. (Provided by Korea Exchange)

[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] The Korea Exchange announced on the 8th that it conducted a volunteer activity to support Samgyetang and COVID-19 prevention supplies as a Chobok (early summer heat) event for elderly and disabled people in vulnerable groups in Nam-gu, Busan.

This activity targeted 250 elderly people living alone in vulnerable groups in the Busan area, who had difficulty receiving welfare services due to the long-term suspension of welfare institutions caused by COVID-19. The elderly received support including Samgyetang, watermelon, kimchi, and COVID-19 prevention masks.

Additionally, for vulnerable groups unable to use senior citizen cafeterias, 100 insulated lunch boxes for delivery were provided to the senior center at the Busan Gamman Comprehensive Social Welfare Center.

Son Byung-doo, Chairman of the Korea Exchange, said, “As COVID-19 has not yet ended and a heatwave is expected this summer, it is important to manage the health of elderly people living alone and other seniors. On this Chobok, along with supporting Samgyetang, we will continue to provide ongoing support for the healthy and vibrant lives of elderly people in vulnerable groups.”

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