LS, Park Hyun-woo Gijang and Kwon Young-sun Ijang Selected as Heroes for Saving Neighbors at Sanbul Site

LS Group has selected the late Captain Park Hyun-woo and Village Chief Kwon Young-sun, who lost their lives while saving neighbors during the wildfire in Gyeongsangbuk-do, as the second protagonists of the ‘LS Love Story’.

‘LS Love Story’ is LS Group’s social contribution program that discovers and supports individuals or organizations dedicated to the community and neighbors. Since its launch last year, it has continuously highlighted exemplary social cases.

The late Captain Park Hyun-woo, selected this time, died in the line of duty on the 26th of last month during wildfire suppression efforts in Gyoan-ri, Sinpyeong-myeon, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongbuk, when a helicopter crashed. It is known that Captain Park diverted the helicopter, which was heading toward residential areas, toward a nearby hill to reduce damage.

'Forest Fire Helicopter Fallen' Captain Park Hyun-woo's Funeral Hall. Yonhap News

The late Village Chief Kwon Young-sun, on the previous day, the 25th, despite having already evacuated with his family, went back into the flames to help residents who remained in the village and tragically lost his life.

LS Group delivered consolation money of 20 million won each to the bereaved families to honor the sacrifice of the two deceased. The family of Village Chief Kwon donated the entire consolation money to the Sam-ui-ri office in Seokbo-myeon, Yeongyang-gun, where he served as village chief during his lifetime.

An LS official stated, “We deeply appreciate the courage and spirit of sacrifice of the two who put their neighbors first even in dangerous situations,” and added, “We hope their stories will be widely known and bring a warm resonance to our society.”

Meanwhile, LS donated 500 million won to help residents in the Gyeongbuk region severely affected by the wildfire.

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