Kia Chorokyohang, Special Vehicle Support for Flood-Affected Families with Disabilities

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] Kia announced on the 21st that it will support flood-damaged vehicle repairs for families with disabilities through its social contribution project, ‘Chorok Travel’.

This repair support aims to assist families with disabilities who have suffered vehicle damage due to heavy rainfall, causing serious difficulties in mobility and livelihood.

Kia selected about 50 families as support targets by comprehensively considering income, type and degree of disability, and vehicle model of the families with disabilities, and will provide up to 1 million KRW in repair costs when repairing vehicles. In addition, if a vehicle that cannot be repaired is scrapped and a new Kia vehicle is purchased, the company plans to support the purchase cost of a hand controller.

This special support for families with disabilities is available to those with vehicles registered in their name that have been damaged by flooding or other damage, regardless of the vehicle brand. Applications can be submitted from the 22nd until October 10th by referring to the application method guide on the Chorok Travel website. The selection results will be individually notified on October 14th.

A Kia official said, “We decided to support repairs to help families with disabilities affected by the heavy rainfall,” adding, “We will continue to strive to contribute to the free and safe mobility of people with disabilities and vulnerable groups in line with our vision to provide sustainable mobility solutions.”

Meanwhile, since 2012, Kia has been operating ‘Chorok Travel’ as a representative social contribution project to improve mobility rights for people with disabilities who face difficulties in economic conditions or freedom of movement. Over the past 10 years since its launch, it has provided various benefits to about 70,000 people with disabilities and their families.

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