Capital Mechanized Infantry Division Cheondung Daedae Donates All Proceeds from "Cheondung Green Market" to Put Neighborly Love into Practice

On February 13, ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, the Cheondung Daedae of the Army Capital Mechanized Infantry Division (hereinafter referred to as the Capital Mechanized Infantry Division) put neighborly love into practice by delivering a donation of love and food packages to the Administrative Welfare Center in Idong-myeon, Pocheon-si.

Soldiers of Sudogigyehwa Bobyeong Sadan (Sugisa) Cheondung Battalion are participating in the Cheondung Green Market (bazaar) for charity. Provided by Sudogigyehwa Bobyeong Sadan

Earlier, on February 6, the unit held its own bazaar, the "Cheondung Green Market," to raise funds to help neighbors in need. Ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, service members of the unit and military families voluntarily took part, donating and selling a variety of items such as clothing, household goods, books, and home appliances.

In particular, this activity was carried out after all unit members developed a shared sense of purpose about donating to vulnerable groups in the community, as they had closely witnessed the hardships of local residents who suffered heavy damage from record-breaking torrential rains in July last year and had worked together on flood recovery efforts.

Beyond simply selling goods, it was promoted so that everyone from the commanding officers to the enlisted personnel and military families could come together as one, reflect on the meaning of sharing and service, and fulfill their social responsibility as the people’s military that stands together with the public.

In addition, the unit made efforts to put eco-friendly ESG campaign activities into practice during the bazaar. By focusing on items that can be used in daily life, they sought to reduce the use of disposable products and, even if only slightly, the carbon emissions from electrical appliances.

On top of the active participation of unit members, some soldiers, wishing to join in the good deed even without purchasing any items, willingly donated small amounts of money to the collection box, adding to the warm atmosphere. On that day, the 1 million won in proceeds raised through small contributions and the food packages are to be used for vulnerable groups in the local community, including elderly people living alone and low-income families.

First Lieutenant Lee Sangu, who took part in this donation activity, said, "All of our soldiers joined the bazaar with joy, hoping to be of at least some help to neighbors spending the cold winter," and added, "We will continue to pay steady attention to neighbors in need as the people’s military."

The unit plans to continue promoting a variety of activities to coexist and grow together with the local community.

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