Light in the Darkness, Accompanying Paraguayan Firefighters Visiting Gwangju

Kim Gapju, CEO of Dume Food System and a first-degree visually impaired person who founded the social cooperative "Light in the Darkness," which operates the "Experience of Darkness" center, recently attracted attention by inviting Paraguayan firefighters visiting the Gwangju area.

This visit was an opportunity to encourage the Paraguayan firefighters who are sweating it out to learn firefighting tactics and systems in Gwangju, while also conducting various experiences to narrow the gap between people with disabilities and those without.

Through various experiences and activities such as dining in complete darkness, identifying objects by touch while blindfolded, and attending a concert by a disabled musicians' band, participants gained a better understanding of people with disabilities and considered ways to respond to disabled individuals in disaster situations. It was a meaningful time.

CEO Kim said, “It was a meaningful time to share understanding and experiences regarding people with disabilities together with the Paraguayan firefighters,” adding, “I hope they receive excellent firefighting training and skills in Gwangju and return home safely.”

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