KG Group-Fire Agency Sign 100-Year Scholarship Sponsorship Agreement

Scholarship Support for Children of Fallen and Outstanding Firefighters

On the afternoon of the 14th, at the KG Group headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul, Kwak Jae-sun, Chairman of KG Group (third from the left), and Lee Heung-gyo, Commissioner of the National Fire Agency (fourth from the left), are taking a commemorative photo at the signing ceremony.

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] KG Group announced on the 14th that it has signed a business agreement to provide university tuition support for 100 years to children of firefighters.

On the day, the '100-Year Scholarship Sponsorship Agreement Ceremony' was held at the KG Group headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul, attended by KG Group Chairman Kwak Jae-sun, Fire Agency Commissioner Lee Heung-kyo, and other officials.

KG Group will provide tuition support until university graduation to children of firefighter heroes, including those who died in the line of duty while protecting citizens' lives and property at disaster sites, as well as outstanding firefighters. In collaboration with the Fire Agency, they will also carry out firefighter welfare projects such as improving working conditions for firefighters, planning to continue these scholarship projects for 100 years.

The Fire Agency will offer various fire safety programs, including fire safety education, to KG Group employees to promote a culture of fire safety.

KG Group Chairman Kwak Jae-sun said, "We deeply appreciate the firefighters who dedicate themselves to protecting the lives and safety of the people," adding, "We will continuously support not only the honor and support for fallen firefighters but also the improvement of welfare for firefighter families."

Fire Agency Commissioner Lee Heung-kyo said, "We are grateful that the company is promoting scholarship support for children of fallen and outstanding firefighters and welfare projects for firefighter families as part of its corporate social responsibility activities for the next 100 years," and added, "The Fire Agency will also strive harder for the safety of the people."

Recently, KG Group has actively participated in emergency relief support for the Ukrainian people suffering from the war and regularly volunteers for blood donations during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating love and sharing.

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