Jinju City Steps Up to Help 'T?rkiye Earthquake Damage' in Brotherly Nation

Saemaeul Leaders, Saemaeul Women's Association, and Barugesalgi Movement, etc.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Jinju City, Gyeongnam Province, is collecting relief supplies from the 14th to the 28th under the organization of the Saemaul Leaders Jinju City Council, Jinju City Saemaul Women's Association, and Barugesalgi Movement Jinju City Council to help Turkiye, where a major earthquake occurred.

The relief supplies being collected include sleeping bags, blankets, winter clothing, gas stoves, heaters, and other items specified as necessary by the Embassy of Turkiye in Korea. The collection points are the Eup/Myeon offices and Dong Administrative Welfare Centers. The Saemaul and Barugesalgi organizations will inspect and pack the items before sending them to Turkiye.

Jinju City Hall, Gyeongnam.

Mayor Cho Gyu-il said, "The earthquake in Turkiye on the 6th resulted in about 33,000 deaths, creating a scene of utter devastation. I hope this relief supply collection will bring a glimmer of hope to the people of Turkiye, our brotherly nation."

Jinju City has asked citizens to mainly donate winter clothing that is practically helpful in the subzero temperatures at the disaster site and is lightly used, and has launched a promotional campaign through SNS and the city’s homepage.

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