Gwangyang Steelworks Receives Plaque of Appreciation at Gwangyang City Volunteer Festival

Festival to Encourage Volunteers

Gwangyang Steelworks, Gwangyang Mayor Receives First Appreciation Plaque

POSCO Gwangyang Steelworks (Director Lee Jin-su) received a plaque of appreciation from the Mayor of Gwangyang at the ‘9th Gwangyang Volunteer Festival,’ held to encourage volunteers who contributed to creating a ‘Warm Gwangyang in the Era of Inspiration.’

About 1,500 people, including Lee Jin-su, Director of Gwangyang Steelworks, Jeong In-hwa, Mayor of Gwangyang, Seo Young-bae, Chairman of Gwangyang City Council, volunteers, and citizens, attended the 9th Gwangyang Volunteer Festival held on the 18th at Gwangyang City Citizen Square.

Lee Jin-su, Gwangyang Steelworks Manager (seventh from the left), Jeong In-hwa, Mayor of Gwangyang (fifth from the left), and members of the Gwangyang Steelworks Volunteer Group pose for a commemorative photo.
Photo by Gwangyang Steelworks

The Gwangyang Volunteer Festival is an annual event hosted by Gwangyang City to encourage volunteers who have dedicated themselves in various fields throughout the year, aiming to promote volunteerism and increase citizens’ happiness index.

At the event, Lee Jin-su, Director of Gwangyang Steelworks, attracted attention by receiving a plaque of appreciation from Mayor Jeong In-hwa on behalf of Gwangyang Steelworks.

This is the first time that Gwangyang City has awarded a plaque of appreciation to Gwangyang Steelworks, recognizing the dedication of 47 talent volunteer groups and approximately 2,500 volunteer members who have quietly devoted themselves to the local community.

Lee Jin-su, Director of Gwangyang Steelworks, said, “The plaque of appreciation given to the employees of Gwangyang Steelworks today seems to mean that we should strive even harder,” and added, “We will continue to be a reliable partner of Gwangyang City, standing with neighbors in need.”

Mayor Jeong In-hwa of Gwangyang said, “The volunteer spirit demonstrated by Gwangyang Steelworks is a model case of practicing ‘Warm Gwangyang in the Era of Inspiration’ that our city pursues,” and expressed hope that “the cooperation between Gwangyang City and Gwangyang Steelworks for regional coexistence will continue.”

Additionally, about 250 volunteers from 21 talent volunteer groups of Gwangyang Steelworks active in Gwangyang City also participated in the event, contributing to the ongoing efforts of coexistence with the local community led by Gwangyang Steelworks.

The Forever Wind Orchestra talent volunteer group performed an orchestra concert before the event, and the Freedom Acoustic Guitar talent volunteer group also took the stage to perform acoustic guitar, delighting the eyes and ears of the citizens.

Moreover, each volunteer group operated their own program booths within the event venue, demonstrating the talent-sharing practices they have consistently carried out and helping to share the spirit of volunteerism with citizens.

▲ The Family Food volunteer group operated their own food truck, distributing coffee and snacks to citizens; ▲ the Nail Art, Haneui Baram Balloon Art, Glass Craft, Calligraphy, and Flower Arrangement talent volunteer groups created and demonstrated works together with citizens visiting their booths; and ▲ the Traffic talent volunteer group ensured the event proceeded safely by managing traffic before and after the event.

Meanwhile, this year marks the ‘Triple Momentum’ for Gwangyang Steelworks, celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Corporate Citizenship Management Philosophy declaration, the 20th anniversary of the POSCO Volunteer Group founding, and the 10th anniversary of the POSCO 1% Sharing Foundation established through 1% of employees’ salaries and company matching grants. Under the Corporate Citizenship Management Philosophy, Gwangyang Steelworks, which has set an important milestone in social contribution, plans to continue focusing on creating economic, environmental, and social value.

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