Korean Church United Worship Service Donates 20 Billion Won to Sarangui Yeolmae

The 1027 Korean Church 2 Million United Worship and Great Prayer Meeting Organizing Committee (abbreviated as Korean Church United Worship) and the Community Chest of Korea (Sarangui Yeolmae) announced on the morning of the 24th at the Sarangui Yeolmae Hall in Seoul that they held the final donation ceremony realizing a 20 billion KRW donation pledge to support vulnerable groups and solve social problems. Pastor Oh Jung-hyun (co-representative of Korean Church United Worship), Pastor Jung Sung-jin (co-representative), Kim Byung-joon, Chairman of Sarangui Yeolmae, and Hwang In-sik, Secretary General, attended the donation ceremony.

Pastor Oh Jung-hyun (Co-Representative of the Korean Church United Worship) attending the donation ceremony on the 24th. Provided by Korean Church United Worship

Kim Byung-joon, Chairman of Sarangui Yeolmae, emphasized the importance of cooperation with the Korean Church, saying, "This donation not only provides practical help to vulnerable groups but also serves as an important example showing the faith community's responsibility to solve social problems." Pastor Oh Jung-hyun stated, "We will strive harder for the Korean Church to fulfill its social responsibility by practicing the meaning of Christmas through sharing and serving," and added, "I hope today's donation becomes a new hope for many."

This donation follows the first donation ceremony held on October 7, delivering an additional 3.7 billion KRW, fulfilling a total donation amount of 13.7 billion KRW according to the pledge period and goals. An additional 6.3 billion KRW will be raised by September next year. The donation funds will be used for ▲supporting education and independence of youth preparing for self-reliance ▲psychological stability and economic independence programs for single mothers ▲addiction treatment and rehabilitation support ▲settlement support for North Korean defectors ▲prevention and treatment support for youth and young adult drug addiction, among others.

At the first donation ceremony held on October 7, the Korean Church donated 10 billion KRW to Sarangui Yeolmae, taking the first step toward supporting youth preparing for self-reliance, single mothers, and addiction treatment. During the first event, a blood donation campaign was conducted to practice the value of sharing life, and specific plans for supporting socially vulnerable groups were announced.

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