Gwangju Shinsegae Holds 'Hope Santa Love Delivery Ceremony'

Donated 10 Million Won to ChildFund Korea
Funds Used to Purchase Gifts for 20 Low-Income Families

Gwangju Shinsegae held the Hope Santa Delivery Ceremony at the plaza on the first floor of the main building on the 24th.

Approximately 30 people attended the ceremony, including Kim Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu District, Byeon Jeonggeun, Head of the Gwangju Regional Headquarters of ChildFund Korea, and Lee Donghoon, CEO of Gwangju Shinsegae.

Gwangju Shinsegae held the "Hope Santa Love Delivery Ceremony" event on the first floor of the main building on the 24th. Photo by Gwangju Shinsegae

The 10 million won donated by Gwangju Shinsegae to ChildFund Korea will be used to cover heating costs for 50 vulnerable households in the Seo-gu area and to purchase gifts for 20 low-income families.

This delivery ceremony is part of Gwangju Shinsegae's social contribution activities that have been ongoing for 22 years. Over the years, the company has supported the improvement of living conditions for vulnerable households by providing funds for purchasing coal briquettes and other necessities.

Recently, as the number of households using coal briquettes has decreased, the company decided to provide heating cost support and prepare hope gifts that children wish for, instead of coal briquettes. Notably, this year, employees wrote 20 handwritten letters for the beneficiaries, adding special meaning to the event.

Established in 1995 as the first local corporation among major retail companies, Gwangju Shinsegae has continuously pursued initiatives for regional coexistence. In addition to the Hope Santa program, the company runs the Gwangju Shinsegae Scholarship to foster local talent and the Hope Delivery Campaign to support medical expenses for children with incurable diseases.

Lee Donghoon, CEO of Gwangju Shinsegae, said, "As Gwangju Shinsegae celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, I am proud that we have been able to continue the Hope Santa Love Delivery Ceremony for 22 years. I ask for your continued interest and support so that Gwangju Shinsegae can continue to spread the warmth of hope throughout our community."

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