KOTRA Supports Underprivileged Children in India with Essential Supplies

KOCHAM Conducts Social Contribution Activities for Orphanages in Bengaluru, India

From the left, Nam Ki-hoon, Deputy General Manager of KOTRA Bengaluru Trade Center; Jung Won-young, Director of Axis Bank (local bank); Won Sang-ho, Director of NIPA Center; Kim Kang-rok, Advisor of Samsung Electro-Mechanics (India); Lee Young-il, General Manager of KOTRA Bengaluru Trade Center; Lee Yang-gu, President of Bengaluru KOCHAM; Rev. Dhanasheekaran, Orphanage Director; Kim Dong-gyu, Head of KOTRA Bengaluru Trade Center; Son Hyun-il, Head of Krafton India Corporation; and Noh Hee-chul, Head of Samhwa Condenser Corporation, along with other officials, are taking a commemorative photo. / Photo by KOTRA

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Pyeonghwa] The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) Bengaluru Trade Center and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Bengaluru, India (KOCHAM) visited a local daycare center on the 23rd to support play activities and donate daily necessities as part of their social contribution efforts.

This project, conducted as part of KOTRA's global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, involved 23 Korean companies operating in Bengaluru. They delivered approximately 50 items including washing machines, school supplies, daily necessities, and books, along with monetary donations. By improving the educational environment for underprivileged children facing difficult living conditions, the project contributed to achieving Goal 5 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which focuses on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

Lee Yang-gu, KOCHAM Bengaluru representative, stated, “We will strive to strengthen ESG management of local companies through continuous social contribution activities rather than one-time donations,” and added, “We will continue active cooperation with KOTRA.”

Kim Dong-gyu, head of KOTRA Bengaluru Trade Center, said, “Through KOTRA’s global ESG projects, we aim to contribute to the local community while enhancing the image of our companies and products.”

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