Coupang Donates 200,000 Bottles of Water to Aid Gangneung Drought Victims

Support Provided to Affected Residents through the Korean Red Cross
"Additional Support Measures Under Active Consideration"

On September 2, Coupang announced that it would provide 200,000 bottles of 2-liter bottled water through the Korean Red Cross to help residents of Gangneung who are struggling due to a severe drought.

The donated bottled water will be distributed sequentially over two days, from September 2 to September 3, to vulnerable groups affected by the drought, as well as to Gangneung residents and small business owners, through the Korean Red Cross.

Yonhap News Agency

Coupang has consistently carried out support activities for local residents and communities in times of disaster. In March, the company provided approximately 35,000 relief items, including daily necessities and snacks, to wildfire-affected areas such as Uiseong in North Gyeongsang Province. In July, Coupang also delivered around 40,000 relief items, including daily necessities, hygiene products, and clothing, to areas affected by heavy rainfall.

Kim Hongkyu, Mayor of Gangneung, said, "I would like to thank Coupang for donating bottled water to support our Gangneung citizens who are suffering from drought damage. Gangneung City will also do its utmost, united in warmth and compassion, to overcome this crisis."

A Coupang CSR representative stated, "We hope this support can be of some help to Gangneung citizens suffering from drought damage, and we will actively consider additional support measures as the situation evolves."

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