Hanwha Ocean Launches Regional Coexistence Committee... Vows for 'Together, Further' Local Co-Growth

Official Launch of 'Empowering Geoje' Regional Coexistence Channel at Geoje Plant on the 19th
Programs for Local Economic Revitalization, Marine Environment Protection and Improvement, and Strengthening the Social Safety Net Implemented

Hanwha Ocean has officially launched the Regional Coexistence Committee, Empowering Geoje, to promote mutual growth with the Geoje region.

Seo Iljun, member of the National Assembly (7th from the left in the first row), Jung Seokwon, acting mayor of Geoje (3rd), Shin Geumja, chairperson of the Geoje City Council (4th), Kim Heechul, CEO of Hanwha Ocean (6th), and Kim Yucheol, chairman of the Daewoo Shipbuilding branch (8th) are pledging mutual cooperation. Photo by Hanwha Ocean

Hanwha Ocean has established channels for communication and cooperation with major public institutions and civic groups to grow together with Geoje City.

On the 19th, Hanwha Ocean (CEO Kim Heecheol) held the official launch ceremony for 'Empowering Geoje' at the Happiness Hall of its Geoje plant.

Approximately 300 people attended the launch ceremony, including Seo Iljun, National Assembly member for Geoje, Jeong Seokwon, acting mayor of Geoje, Shin Geumja, chairperson of the Geoje City Council, as well as Hanwha Ocean executives and employees including CEO Kim Heecheol, and other key local figures.

Through 'Empowering Geoje,' Hanwha Ocean plans to actively fulfill its corporate social responsibility and carry out activities to promote mutual growth with the Geoje region. As the slogan of 'Empowering Geoje' states, the company aims to realize the vision of 'Nurturing hope for coexistence with the region, going further together.'

Accordingly, 'Empowering Geoje' plans to take the lead in discussing and improving major local issues with various regional institutions and organizations. To this end, Hanwha Ocean signed a mutual agreement (MOU) on the same day with 36 major local administrative agencies, social welfare organizations, and civic groups to collaborate on revitalizing the local economy, protecting and improving the marine environment, and strengthening the social safety net. The intent is for each organization to fully utilize its capabilities and expertise together.

Marking its beginning this year, 'Empowering Geoje' plans to implement a variety of mid- to long-term programs across three main areas: programs for local economic development and revitalization, programs for environmental protection and improvement, and programs for building a social safety net to enhance safety and welfare, following the signing of the MOU.

In addition, Hanwha Ocean launched the 'Ocean Social Volunteer Group' simultaneously with the launch of 'Empowering Geoje.'

The 'Ocean Social Volunteer Group' will consist of Hanwha Ocean Geoje plant employees who will regularly and continuously participate in company-led social volunteer programs. The group also plans to communicate and collaborate with local volunteer organizations to carry out volunteer activities needed in the region.

Kim Heecheol, CEO of Hanwha Ocean, expressed his gratitude by saying, "Hanwha Ocean would not exist today without the support and encouragement of the people of Geoje City during our journey to management normalization." He added, "Let us, together with regional institutions and organizations, unite through 'Empowering Geoje' and, starting with regional coexistence activities, build a foundation for mutual growth with Geoje City in the future," urging all attendees for their active cooperation.

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