Gwangyang Steelworks, Raising Children from Local Multicultural Families "Together with Love"

Supporting Healthy Growth and Parent-Child Relationship Improvement for Multicultural Family Children through 'Da(Ga)chi Kiwoomae (愛)'

POSCO 1% Sharing Foundation Donates 50 Million KRW

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] POSCO Gwangyang Steelworks (Director Lee Jin-su) launched the 4th year of the ‘Da(Ga)chi Kiwoom-ae (Love)’ project on the 18th at ‘Dagaon (ON),’ a space for exchange and communication among diverse families, promoting the healthy and happy growth of children from multicultural families.

The launch ceremony was attended by Jeong In-hwa, Mayor of Gwangyang; Lee Cheol-ho, Deputy Director of Gwangyang Steelworks; Seo Young-bae, Chairman of Gwangyang City Council; Baek Seong-ho, Vice Chairman of Gwangyang City Council; Park Seong-hyun, President of Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority; and Son Gyeong-hwa, Director of the Healthy Family and Multicultural Family Support Center.

Started in 2019, the ‘Da(Ga)chi Kiwoom-ae (Love)’ project supports the stable settlement of multicultural families in the local community.

In particular, it has established itself as a project that heals emotional issues experienced by members of multicultural families through practical programs aimed at improving family relationships. Over the past three years, the total number of beneficiaries has reached 12,396.

This year, Gwangyang Steelworks plans to focus on providing three main programs based on financial support of 50 million KRW from the ‘POSCO 1% Sharing Fund,’ which is created from 1% of POSCO employees’ salaries: △ Da-gachi Dream Kiwoom (Talent support for multicultural children) △ Da-gachi Dream Kiwoom Family (Improvement of parent-child relationships) △ Da-gachi Communication (Activation of local community exchange).

At the launch ceremony, Lee Cheol-ho, Deputy Director of Gwangyang Steelworks, said, “The Da-gachi Kiwoom-ae project consists of various programs essential for children’s growth, such as social skills enhancement, talent development, and family relationship improvement,” adding, “We hope this project will not only support the growth of multicultural children but also serve as a communication link within families.”

Meanwhile, Gwangyang Steelworks is actively practicing the management philosophy of ‘Corporate Citizenship for Coexistence and Shared Development’ by helping local residents understand diverse cultures through the ‘Ga(家) Na(NA) Da(多) Puppet Show’ project, fostering coexistence within the community.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.k

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