Seongbuk-gu Saam Federation Donates 20 Million Won for Disaster Victims and Vulnerable Groups

Seongbuk Police Station's Gyeong Seung-sil, Bongguksa, and Yeonggaksa Make It Even More Meaningful Together

On the 24th, Wonkyung Sunim of the Seongbuk-gu Saam Federation and Gakmil Sunim, the head monk of Seongbuk Police Station, along with other executives, visited Seongbuk-gu Office to deliver 20 million KRW in donations for flood victims and vulnerable groups to Lee Seung-ro, the mayor of Seongbuk-gu.

On the same day, Hyungeun Sunim of Bongguksa Temple and Hongjin Sunim of Yeonggaksa Temple also joined to share their support. The Seongbuk-gu Saam Federation has been practicing the Buddha’s compassion by continuously donating money and goods, including contributions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, mask donations, and scholarship funds, to help neighbors in need. Seongbuk-gu awarded a certificate of appreciation in recognition of these efforts.

Wonkyung Sunim, president of the Seongbuk-gu Saam Federation, said, “I hope this donation will help the residents of Seongbuk-gu who suffered damage from this summer’s heatwaves and monsoon rains, as well as vulnerable groups affected by the climate crisis, so that local residents facing difficulties do not lose hope despite challenging circumstances, by practicing the Buddha’s compassion.”

Lee Seung-ro, mayor of Seongbuk-gu, expressed gratitude on behalf of the residents, saying, “I sincerely thank Wonkyung Sunim, president of the Seongbuk-gu Saam Federation, and the representatives of local temples for their generous support to residents in urgent need. We will do our best to ensure that the donated relief funds are delivered to where they are most needed.”

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