Hyundai Department Store Donates 250 Million Won to Families of Fallen and Injured Firefighters

Support for Scholarships and Living Expenses Since 2008

Hyundai Department Store CI. (Photo by Hyundai Department Store)

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Hyundai Department Store announced on the 20th that it has delivered 250 million KRW in support funds to the families of firefighters who died in the line of duty or were injured on duty.

The support funds delivered this time will be used for 74 families of firefighters who died or were injured on duty, as recommended by the National Fire Agency. The 46 minor children of firefighters who died in the line of duty will receive the Parangsae Scholarship, and 28 children of injured firefighters will receive support funds for improving living conditions and psychological treatment.

Since 2008, Hyundai Department Store has been providing scholarships and living expenses to families of firefighters who died or were injured on duty every year. Including this year's support funds, a total of 686 people have received 2.15 billion KRW over 15 years.

A Hyundai Department Store official said, "We deliver support funds to the bereaved families every year to honor the noble spirit of firefighters who sacrificed themselves to save others' lives," adding, "We hope this small gesture can be of some help to the bereaved families of firefighters who died in the line of duty."

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