"Churches, Social Responsibility Beyond Worship... Korean Churches Donate 10 Billion Won to Support the Vulnerable"

The Korean church has donated 10 billion KRW, raised through voluntary fundraising by its members, to ‘Sarangui Yeolmae’ (Fruit of Love).

The church announced on the 4th that this donation will be used for welfare projects supporting socially disadvantaged groups, such as young adults preparing for independence, single mothers, and addiction treatment and rehabilitation.

The donation ceremony is scheduled to be held at 1:30 p.m. on the 7th.

This donation was made possible by the participation of two million church members, each contributing 10,000 KRW.

The church stated, “This is not a simple donation, but a meaningful achievement reflecting the dedication of the entire church,” and added, “We aim to ultimately reach the goal of 20 billion KRW.”

For the past 130 years, the Korean church has been addressing major challenges in Korean society through initiatives such as medical care, education, and the operation of orphanages.

The church plans to focus its support on areas that are often overlooked, including vocational training for young adults preparing for independence, childcare support for children of single-mother families, and rehabilitation programs for drug addicts.

A church representative said, “It is time for the church to step forward for socially disadvantaged groups who are not reached by the government,” and added, “We will do our best to ensure the church becomes a safety net for them.”

Meanwhile, the Korean church plans to hold a large-scale worship and prayer gathering with two million members united under the theme ‘Opposing the Issue of Homosexuality and the Anti-Discrimination Law’ at Gwanghwamun, Seoul, on the 27th. This event will be a major gathering involving all denominations of the church, aiming to further amplify its social voice.

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