KT&G Receives Presidential Citation at the '2023 Crime Prevention Awards'

112 Billion Won Donated Over 25 Years to Improve Housing Conditions for Legal Protection Recipients

KT&G announced on the 28th that it received the Presidential Citation at the ‘2023 Crime Prevention Awards’ ceremony held at the Gwacheon Government Complex.

Hosted by the Ministry of Justice, this awards ceremony recognizes institutions and individuals who have contributed to the establishment and development of the rule of law in the Republic of Korea. Among this year’s awardees, KT&G is the only private company. The company also received the Presidential Citation in 2018 in the category of ‘Contribution to the Spread of Law-abiding Culture.’

Since 1998, KT&G has been recognized for its contribution to creating a safe and just Korea by donating approximately 11.2 billion KRW to support the social settlement of protection subjects, treatment of inmates, and improvement of medical staff conditions.

Through its donations, the company has supported the improvement of housing environments for Ministry of Justice protection subjects by replacing old furniture and renovating homes. This project is promoted by the Korea Rehabilitation Welfare Corporation for Protection, helping released prisoners and probation subjects return to society healthily by improving their deteriorated living conditions.

Additionally, KT&G has provided donations to operate psychological stabilization programs for patients and medical staff at the National Forensic Hospital. Through this, they established horticultural therapy facilities and cultivation sites for horticultural crops, contributing to the emotional stability of patients and nursing staff. They also created a ‘Snoezelen’ space for sensory activities such as visual and tactile stimulation, aiding patients’ mental and physical relaxation. Furthermore, the company supports the purchase of IT equipment such as PCs and printers for protection facilities under the Ministry of Justice, contributing to the social reintegration of protection subjects through academic advancement, vocational training, and self-reliance support.

A KT&G representative stated, “For the past 25 years, the company has continuously donated to the Ministry of Justice to support the establishment of the rule of law in Korea and the stable social settlement of protection subjects. We will continue to carry out customized social contribution activities for those marginalized and facing difficulties.”

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