Gwangyang Steelworks Equipment Technology Department Donates All Proceeds from Communication Event

Approximately 70 Million Won Donated Since 2010

Beyond Employee Interaction, Breathing with Citizens

The Equipment Technology Department of POSCO Gwangyang Steelworks donated approximately 10 million KRW in proceeds from the ‘Sarangnanum Hope Day’ event held on May 11, spreading a warm culture of sharing within the local community.

The ‘Sarangnanum Hope Day’ event is a charity event where employees of the Equipment Technology Department at Gwangyang Steelworks prepare beer and snacks themselves to share not only with employees but also with citizens. This event has been held annually since 2010, marking its 11th year this year.

The Equipment Technology Department of Gwangyang Steelworks donated a portion of the proceeds from the 'Love Sharing Hof Day' to the Gwangyang Fire Station to be used for the production of camping safety kits.
Photo by Gwangyang Steelworks

In particular, Gwangyang Steelworks has made the event a place of communication and harmony with the citizens of Gwangyang beyond just interaction with employees by donating all proceeds from ‘Sarangnanum Hope Day.’ So far, about 70 million KRW in proceeds have been delivered to 110 households in need and social welfare facilities.

At this event as well, about 10 million KRW in proceeds were donated to the local community, creating a warm atmosphere. In addition to donating 5 million KRW to the Gwangyeong-dong Community Service Center, proceeds were also given to the Gwangyang Fire Station, the Gwangyang Branch of the Korea Blind Union, and the Gwangyang Children’s Care Foundation, which are leading efforts to make Gwangyang City a better place to live, practicing warm neighborly love.

The donated amounts to each organization will be used to support living expenses for 10 underprivileged households in Gwangyeong-dong, as well as for fire prevention safety kits and cultural projects for the visually impaired.

Lee Minheon, head of the Equipment Technology Department at Gwangyang Steelworks, who organized the event, said, “Despite this being the first event held in a long time due to Covid-19, I am grateful to everyone who attended with a joyful heart to share love with neighbors,” adding, “We will continue to actively carry out neighbor-helping activities to ensure warm hands reach every corner of the community.”

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seonsik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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