Distribution Industry Supports Relief Supplies to Areas Affected by Heavy Rain

Lotte Distribution Group and BGF Retail Participate
Delivery of Bottled Water, Cup Noodles, and Other Food and Beverages
Installation of Mobile Shower Rooms and Toilets

The emergency relief supply delivery vehicle of the Lotte Distribution Group is departing for the heavy rain-affected area.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chunhan] Amid the recent record-breaking heavy rains causing continuous damage in the Seoul metropolitan area, the distribution industry is stepping up to provide emergency relief supplies.

On the 11th, Lotte Distribution Group supported over 9,000 emergency relief items such as bottled water and cup noodles, about 400 relief kits containing daily necessities, and approximately 120 temporary shelter partitions to the heavy rain-affected areas including Seocho and Gwanak districts in Seoul. To alleviate the inconveniences of disaster victims, they plan to additionally provide mobile showers and toilets, and deploy laundry relief vehicles at flood recovery sites to assist residents in the affected areas.

BGF Retail delivered emergency relief supplies to seven locations in Gwangju, Yeoju, Uiwang, Gwacheon, Hwaseong, Gapyeong, and Anyang cities in Gyeonggi Province. The relief items provided this time include about 15,000 food and beverage products such as bottled water, soy milk, energy tonics, chocolate bars, cup noodles, and pies. They are also considering additional support for areas affected depending on the heavy rain situation.

GS Retail also provided emergency relief supplies for residents of Seocho District in Seoul through the Korean Red Cross, and Emart24 delivered relief supplies to Guro District in Seoul, Namdong District in Incheon, and Pyeongtaek City in Gyeonggi Province, which were damaged by the heavy rain. The relief supplies delivered by Emart24 this time include bottled water, beverages, cup noodles, chocolate bars, totaling about 14,000 items for approximately 1,000 people. They plan to continue providing relief supplies to areas in need in close contact with the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association.

A distribution industry official said, "We are closely monitoring the heavy rain damage sites and focusing support on severely affected areas, and we plan to provide additional support for regions and disaster victims in need going forward," adding, "We hope for a swift recovery without further damage."

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