Yongsan-gu Delivers 11,400 Boxes of Kimjang Kimchi to Neighbors in Need

Yongsan-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Park Hee-young) is supporting the '2024 Love Kimchi Sharing Event' for three days until the 13th.

Organized by the Yongsan Welfare Foundation, this event has prepared a total of 11,400 boxes (a total of 91,200 kg) of kimchi, the largest scale among Seoul's autonomous districts. With the help of about 790 volunteers from the community security councils of 16 neighborhoods in the district, this kimchi will be delivered to 7,550 low-income households and 182 social welfare facilities within the area.

The kimchi-making experience event held on the 11th at Hannam-dong public parking lot. Provided by Yongsan-gu.

District Mayor Park Hee-young said, "This winter is forecasted to have an unprecedented cold wave, raising concerns about the safety and livelihood of residents. I thank the volunteers who participated in the Love Kimchi Sharing Event, and your sharing will be a great strength to our neighbors."

Meanwhile, the district promotes the 'Hope Ondol Warm Winter Campaign' every year through public-private cooperation with the Seoul Community Chest of Korea to support low-income vulnerable groups. This year as well, from the 15th of this month to February 14th of next year, donations and goods will be collected for three months, and various projects for low-income vulnerable groups will be carried out.

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