Was There a Reason for Seongbuk-gu Being Warm This Chuseok?

Jangwi 2-dong Community Security Council Shares Warm Songpyeon with Housing-Vulnerable Families... Seokgwan-dong Residents' Autonomy Committee Health and Welfare Subcommittee and Korea National University of Arts Practice Sharing through Holiday Donations... Creating a Warm Holiday Atmosphere Ahead of Chuseok, the Traditional Korean Holiday

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] In celebration of Chuseok, a series of generous sharing events took place in Seongbuk-gu.

On the 6th, the Jangwi 2-dong Community Security Council (Chairman Lee Chang-hee) of Seongbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Seung-ro) delivered a total of 100 sets of songpyeon (rice cakes) worth approximately 1.5 million KRW to 85 vulnerable households living in semi-basements, as well as to goshiwon (small dormitories) and senior centers in the area, practicing warm neighborly love.

About 20 council members attended and personally visited homes to check on residents’ well-being.

Lee Chang-hee, the chairman who prepared this event, said, “I hope that residents living in semi-basements, who have faced great difficulties due to the recent prolonged heatwaves and heavy rains, can enjoy a warm holiday by eating songpyeon.” He also expressed gratitude to the council members who participated in packing and delivering the songpyeon packages.

In addition, the Jangwi 2-dong Resident Center plans to closely monitor 107 vulnerable households living in semi-basements among the 854 welfare recipients in the area, actively preparing to prevent damage from heatwaves and heavy rains, ensuring that these recipients are not excluded from sharing and safety support.

On the same day, Kim Hyung-jung, a member of the Health and Welfare Division of the Seokgwan-dong Residents’ Autonomy Committee, and the Korea National University of Arts (President Kim Dae-jin), located in Seokgwan-dong, also donated rice and ramen for vulnerable groups in celebration of the Chuseok holiday.

Kim Hyung-jung donated goods worth 5 million KRW (70 bags of 10kg new rice and 89 boxes of ramen), and the Korea National University of Arts donated goods worth 1 million KRW (40 bags of 10kg new rice).

Kim Hyung-jung and the Korea National University of Arts have quietly practiced continuous sharing for vulnerable groups during holidays in the past.

Kim Hyung-jung donated 3 million KRW in cash for Lunar New Year this year, goods worth 13 million KRW (kimchi) last year, and goods worth 1 million KRW (rice) in 2020. The Korea National University of Arts donated goods worth 1 million KRW (rice) and Onnuri gift certificates worth 5 million KRW for Lunar New Year this year and last year, and goods worth 1.5 million KRW (rice) in 2020.

The 110 bags of new rice and 89 boxes of ramen delivered that day will be provided to 199 vulnerable households in the area. A single elderly recipient of basic livelihood security who received the rice said, “With recent price increases, I was facing great financial difficulties, so I am very grateful to receive this precious rice.”

Kim Hyung-jung said, “Many neighbors in the community are struggling, and through sharing these goods, I wanted to help them not feel lonely or isolated during the Chuseok holiday. I will always keep my heart open and watch over my neighbors, so please contact me if there is anything I can help with,” expressing his willingness to share.

Lee Seung-ro, mayor of Seongbuk-gu, stated, “Even in economically difficult times, there are always people who take the lead in caring for their neighbors, giving courage to those in need and helping overcome crises together. I thank everyone who actively practices neighborly love every time, and the administration will also strive to discover and utilize local welfare resources to extend helping hands to even more people.”

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