Korea Post Headquarters Hosts Cultural Event for Pediatric Cancer Patients and Families

A special cultural event was held for pediatric cancer patients and their families.

The Korea Post announced on the 17th that it held an invited cultural event under the theme "Hope Light Grows (Growth Report Meeting with the Post Office)".

The cultural event invited about 200 children who had completed intensive pediatric cancer treatment and entered the recovery stage, along with their families. The event featured a presentation by children who overcame pediatric cancer and a congratulatory performance by musical singer Sunwoo. During the event, the patients showcased their skills in acting, musicals, and dance, which they had honed over about a year during their treatment, in front of the attendees.

Provided by Korea Post Headquarters

Previously, since 2000, the Korea Post has been providing safe and hygienic accommodation facilities (Post Office Maeumi-eum Hansarang House) free of charge so that pediatric cancer patients and their families can fully focus on outpatient treatment.

These facilities are operated in cooperation with the Korea Leukemia Pediatric Cancer Association at two shelters located in Sajik-dong and Hyehwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. In particular, the Sajik-dong shelter, which has 13 rooms, is considered the largest pediatric patient shelter currently operating in Korea. The shelters provide not only lodging but also cultural and educational programs to help patients achieve emotional stability and receive treatment.

The Korea Post also provides financial support to patients facing economic difficulties. This support covers treatment and auxiliary treatment costs up to a maximum of 5 million KRW. This year, a total of 79 pediatric cancer patients received financial support.

Cho Hae-geun, head of the Korea Post, said, "I hope the cultural event brought smiles and shared joy with the patients who overcame the pediatric cancer treatment process," and added, "The Korea Post will continue to discover and promote various activities that bring warmth to the lives of marginalized groups."

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