[Photo] Bumin Hospital Donates 50 Million Won Scholarship Fund to Gangseo-gu, Seoul

[Seoul District Photo News] Kim Su-young, Yangcheon-gu Mayor, Attends Samgyetang Sharing Event to Overcome Heat and COVID-19 with Neighbors... Oh Seung-rok, Nowon-gu Mayor, Attends E-Mart Wolgye Branch Energy Recovery Kit Delivery Ceremony... Seong Jang-hyun, Yongsan-gu Mayor, Receives Appreciation Plaque from Jo Young-hoon, Chair of Seoul City Council Chairpersons Association

From left to right: Noh Hyun-song, Mayor of Gangseo District; Jeong Hoon-jae, Director of Seoul Bumin Hospital; Song Jin-su, Chairman of the Gangseo District Scholarship Foundation

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Noh Hyun-song) received a scholarship fund of 50 million KRW from Seoul Bumin Hospital (Director Jeong Hun-jae) on the afternoon of the 10th at the mayor’s office to foster local talents.

On this day, Bumin Hospital decided not only to make this donation but also to continue regular monthly sponsorship activities of 1 million KRW for the next two years to the Gangseo-gu Scholarship Foundation.

The donated funds will be used through the Gangseo-gu Scholarship Foundation to support the education of children from low-income families such as basic livelihood security recipients and single-parent families.

Mayor Noh Hyun-song said, “We deeply appreciate the scholarship fund sponsorship for local students facing economic difficulties due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic,” and added, “The district will also carry out various scholarship projects so that students can freely pursue their dreams.”

Meanwhile, to honor the donor’s intention, the district plans to enshrine Bumin Hospital’s nameplate in the ‘Hall of Honor for Outstanding Donors’ established on the 2nd floor of the district office main building.

Yangcheon-gu Mayor Kim Soo-young Attends Samgyetang Sharing Event with Neighbors to Overcome Heat and COVID-19

Yangcheon-gu Mayor Kim Soo-young packed samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) to be delivered to vulnerable groups together with Saemaeul Women's Association members at the Sinjeong 2-dong Community Center on the morning of the 10th during the ‘Overcome Heat and COVID-19’ event with neighbors.

On this day, samgyetang and side dishes were delivered to 100 households of vulnerable groups, including elderly living alone, through Mayor Kim Soo-young, Saemaeul Women's Association, and community center staff while complying with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.

Visiting the homes of elderly living alone to personally deliver samgyetang, Mayor Kim Soo-young said, “I hope our elderly living alone, who tend to lose strength during the hot summer, regain their energy by enjoying the heartfelt samgyetang.”

Nowon-gu Mayor Oh Seung-rok Attends Delivery Ceremony of Energy Recovery Kits from E-Mart Wolgye Branch

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, Seoul, attended the delivery ceremony of goods from E-Mart Wolgye branch held at the mayor’s office at 2 p.m. on the 10th.

On this day, E-Mart delivered ‘COVID-19 Energy Recovery Kits’ worth 7.5 million KRW, hoping to help vulnerable groups, elderly living alone, and low-income families struggling due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

The kit consists of one set of items worth about 30,000 KRW, including half chicken soup, beef bone soup, short rib soup, and nutritious rice.

The delivery ceremony proceeded with the attendance of Mayor Oh Seung-rok and the manager of E-Mart Wolgye branch, including the delivery of goods and commemorative photo session.

The donated goods are planned to be distributed to 250 households under the management of the Nowon Smart Care Team within the district.

Mayor Oh Seung-rok expressed gratitude, saying, “With the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and the added heatwave, vulnerable groups are having an even harder summer, so I am thankful for this helping hand,” and added, “We will ensure these valuable items reach those in need.”

Yongsan-gu Mayor Seong Jang-hyun Receives Plaque of Appreciation from Jo Young-hoon, Chairman of Seoul Metropolitan Council Chairpersons Association

Yongsan-gu Mayor Seong Jang-hyun received a plaque of appreciation from Jo Young-hoon, Chairman of the Seoul Metropolitan Council Chairpersons Association (right), at the Yongsan-gu Council plenary session on the 9th.

The plaque was awarded in recognition of his significant contributions to the development of local governance through mutual respect and win-win cooperation with the district council.

Mayor Seong Jang-hyun said, “I have been tirelessly working for local decentralization and continue to do so,” adding, “I will do my best during the remaining term to repay the support I have received.”

Mayor Seong Jang-hyun began his political career by being elected as the first Yongsan-gu council member in 1991. After serving as the 1st and 2nd council member, he was elected as the youngest district mayor in Seoul in 1998 and has been serving three consecutive terms since 2010.

Yeongdeungpo-gu Mayor Chae Hyun-il Visits Yeongdeungpo Disabled Welfare Center and Talks with Users

Yeongdeungpo-gu Mayor Chae Hyun-il visited the Yeongdeungpo Disabled Welfare Center located in Yeongdeungpo-dong on the afternoon of the 10th and listened to the stories of facility users participating in programs.

On this day, Mayor Chae toured the welfare center, observed the programs, checked the progress of the emergency care system, and inspected COVID-19 prevention and heatwave response status with facility officials.

The Yeongdeungpo Disabled Welfare Center is operating emergency care for severely developmentally disabled individuals and one-on-one individual therapy services under strict quarantine management with limited operation according to the social distancing level 4.

Mayor Chae said, “We will do our utmost in quarantine and vaccination administration to overcome the current crisis as soon as possible so that people with disabilities in the region can regain vitality in their daily lives, and we will carefully prepare various support measures to provide seamless care services for vulnerable groups.”

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