SK Siltron and Two Other Companies Sign Employee Blood Donation Agreement with Daegu-Gyeongbuk Blood Center

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] SK Siltron, SK Materials, and Yeongnam Energy Service, three SK Group affiliates located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, announced on the 20th that they held a blood donation agreement ceremony with the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Blood Center to stabilize the blood supply in the region, which has been in emergency due to COVID-19.

According to this agreement, these three companies will conduct group blood donation campaigns for their employees at least twice a year during periods when blood supply is unstable. SK Siltron plans to increase the regular blood donation frequency to once a month, and SK Materials also plans to expand the campaign on a quarterly basis. Additionally, employees who donate blood will be recognized with volunteer hours and guaranteed paid leave, outings, and break times.

According to the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Blood Center, the number of blood donors has decreased due to the COVID-19 pandemic, causing significant difficulties in securing blood nationwide. In Gyeongsangbuk-do, the current blood donation volume has decreased by about 11.6% compared to the same period in 2019 before the COVID-19 outbreak, and the blood stock is only sufficient for 3 days, which is below the appropriate stock level of 5 days or more.

Lee Geon-moon, director of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Blood Center, said, "We expect that the active participation of local companies in blood donation will greatly contribute to spreading an advanced blood donation culture throughout our society."

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