Samil Construction Co., Ltd. Conducts 2022 'Free Renovation Work for Elderly Veterans' Houses'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Samil Construction Co., Ltd., a construction company in Jeonnam and Gwangju regions (Chairman Choi Gapryeol, CEO Choi Insul), is adding significance to the Month of Patriots and Veterans by carrying out a free renovation project for old houses targeting national veterans and their families in 2022.

Despite the economic downturn caused by COVID-19 and difficulties in the housing construction market, Samil Construction Co., Ltd. is conducting a project to replace the old homes of financially struggling national veterans and their families with new houses. This is in line with their management policy of returning corporate profits to society and aims to honor the noble spirit of those who devoted themselves to the country but live in poor housing conditions, while raising social awareness.

This year, Vietnam War veteran Kim Sangho (77, Usan Sinchang-gil, Gwangsan-gu) was selected as a beneficiary of the renovation support, and his home was refurbished into a new house through comprehensive repair work including replacement of the aged tile roof and windows, installation of flooring, wallpaper and flooring sheets, wooden doors, and wooden door frames.

The condition of Mr. Kim Sangho’s house dates back to the early 1900s when it was built as a thatched house, making it about 120 years old.

The roof had been replaced with a galvanized iron roof in the meantime, and he has been living there until now. However, due to the characteristics of the old house, it was built low, making front access inconvenient, and the flooring, doors, and bathroom were very uncomfortable, making new construction impossible due to his living circumstances.

Chairman Choi Gapryeol said, “Most families of national veterans are elderly and receive relatively less support compared to general low-income families, so they live in hardship. We want to help them live in a comfortable environment even a little. We will continue the housing improvement project so that elderly national veterans living in poor housing conditions can live safely and comfortably, serving as a reliable support.”

Samil Construction Co., Ltd. fulfills its corporate social responsibility by actively participating in various donation activities, volunteer work, and local love initiatives for regional development as a company growing together with the local community.

Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong ks7664@asiae.co.kr

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