Gwangju Shinsegae Employee Volunteer Group Hosts Drone Experience Event for Children

On the afternoon of August 7, the employee volunteer group of Gwangju Shinsegae Co., Ltd. held a drone experience event for local children at the Drone Sports Park in Buk-gu, Gwangju.

Fifty students from the Gwangju area, who are regularly sponsored by Gwangju Shinsegae, participated in the event along with members of the Gwangju Shinsegae employee volunteer group. The participants experienced flying drones and indoor climbing.

Employees and executives of Gwangju Shinsegae Volunteer Group are taking a commemorative photo after hosting a unique experience event for sponsored children at the Drone Sports Park on the 7th. Photo by Gwangju Shinsegae

The participants gathered at the Drone Sports Park, received safety training, and then tried flying drones. The students operated the drones and climbed artificial rock walls, enjoying unique activities that are not easily accessible in everyday life.

Gwangju Shinsegae created the drone and climbing experience program last year to provide sponsored children with unique opportunities. Due to the positive response from participating students, the company organized the event again this year.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Gwangju Shinsegae has been actively engaging in various social contribution activities to promote mutual growth with the local community. Since 1995, the company has awarded scholarships totaling 3.4 billion won to about 3,000 recipients over the past 30 years under the name Gwangju Shinsegae Hope Scholarship.

Since 2001, the company has also been running the Hope Delivery Campaign, which supports medical expenses for children with illnesses through a fund voluntarily contributed by employees. In addition, Gwangju Shinsegae distributes the S-BOX of Love, a package of daily necessities, to neighbors in need every month, further demonstrating its commitment to local community engagement as a local corporation.

Lee Donghun, CEO of Gwangju Shinsegae, said, "I hope local children will create joyful memories by experiencing drone flying and indoor climbing," and added, "Thanks to the love and support of our customers, Gwangju Shinsegae is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and we will continue to pursue mutual growth with the local community in the future."

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