Gwangju Businessperson Sincerely Spreading Positive Influence Draws Attention

Kang Daegwi, CEO of WI Construction Co., Ltd... "I will fulfill my role as a practitioner of sharing"

Amid the overall economic downturn causing a decline in year-end and New Year donation activities, a local entrepreneur is warming hearts by sharing positive influence through charitable efforts.

Kang Daegwi, CEO of W.I Construction Co., Ltd., is the main figure.

Kang Daegwi, CEO of WI Construction Co., Ltd.

CEO Kang carries out donation activities with the belief that "consideration and sharing are indispensable for living together in the local community."

Following last year, Kang donated 10 million KRW for life-sharing sponsorship to the Korea Life Love Foundation for two consecutive years. In addition, in May, he delivered 20 million KRW in donations to Buk-gu for neighbors in need of care.

His spreading of positive influence in the local community does not stop there.

He has contributed sponsorship funds for the development of disabled sports to support marginalized disabled athletes, donated to the YMCA volunteer group, and regularly supports the ‘Deohamnuri’ life-sharing movement.

Moreover, he is a member of the Gwangju Community Chest of Korea’s Fruit of Love Honor Society donor club (donors who contribute over 100 million KRW and pledge to donate 20 million KRW annually for five years), actively participating and helping deliver warmth to the community through continuous donations.

Alongside his donation activities, he personally practices social contribution activities such as supporting organ transplant surgeries, promoting the development of disabled sports, and assisting vulnerable groups including elderly living alone and basic livelihood security recipients.

In particular, he sponsors the sport ‘Boccia’ for severely disabled athletes such as those with brain lesions, contributing to hosting the national Boccia competition in Gwangju.

Boccia is a special sport designed for athletes with cerebral palsy, selected as a Paralympic event, and was first introduced in South Korea at the 1987 National Disabled Sports Festival.

Additionally, CEO Kang opened the KDG Studio in Yongbong-dong, Buk-gu, operating a hobby singing class for retired middle-aged people and providing free rental space to office worker bands.

Furthermore, to help merchants struggling due to COVID-19 and the economic downturn, he participated in Buk-gu’s first Good Landlord Movement, and has been actively considering and implementing various win-win measures with partner companies, such as early payment of supply fees, leading community contributions.

CEO Kang has been recognized for these activities, receiving appreciation plaques from the Buk-gu Office and the Gwangju Police Agency.

CEO Kang Daegwi said, "I hope that even small support can be of some help to those who need it," adding, "I will always strive to maintain the attitude of a corporate leader who fulfills social responsibility by caring for marginalized and vulnerable groups."

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