Mayor Sangil Lee of Yongin: "A Strong Stepping Stone to Support Children's Independence"

Yongin City and Green Umbrella Deliver Sponsorship Funds for the Didim Seed Bank
Seven Local Companies and Organizations Participate, Donating 19.4 Million Won

On March 11, Yongin Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Sangil Lee) announced that it held a “Sponsorship Fund Handover Ceremony for the Activation of the Didim Seed Bank” at the mayor’s reception room, together with Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation Gyeonggi 1 Regional Headquarters and Yongin Hanbit Lions Club.

Sang-il Lee, mayor of Yongin Special City, is expressing his gratitude at the donation ceremony for the 'Didim Seed Bank' sponsored by Green Umbrella on the 11th. Provided by Yongin City

This ceremony was held as part of the work agreement signed last December between the city and Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation (Chairman Hwang Youngki), and was organized to deliver the second round of funds raised, following the first donation made last year.

The event was attended by Mayor Sangil Lee, Yeonmi Yeo, who leads the Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation Gyeonggi 1 Regional Headquarters, and Yongin Hanbit Lions Club President Kim Yongsuk, representing the cooperating organizations.

Additionally, other participants in the sponsorship included Najunsu, President of the Yongin Chamber of Commerce & Industry Management Academy Alumni Association, Director Kim Hyunjin, Jeon Jeongok, CEO of Juan ENG Co., Ltd., Park Eunjeong, CEO of GIC Global Information & Communication Co., Ltd., Yu Kyungsuk, CEO of Spovil Golf, Park Hyunjun, CEO of Hyundai F&B Co., Ltd., Lee Eunju, Director of Dado Gallery, Seong Kyungseon, CEO of Saekyung Gongjo Co., Ltd., and Song Eunha, CEO of Steel Central Co., Ltd.

The organizations participating in the sponsorship delivered a total of 19.4 million won in donations to the Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation.

Mayor Sangil Lee stated, “I sincerely thank all of you for your warm acts of giving for the children in our community despite the challenging economic climate,” adding, “I believe your heartfelt support will serve as a strong stepping stone for the children as they prepare for their futures.”

Director Yeonmi Yeo remarked, “The Didim Seed Bank program is a project that absolutely requires the participation and cooperation of local governments, and thanks to the proactive decision and support from Yongin City, we were able to move the project forward rapidly. We are truly encouraged by Mayor Sangil Lee’s sincere concern for children’s futures and the city’s support.”

The Didim Seed Bank is a child development support account system in which a child saves a certain amount each month and the government and local government match the savings up to 100,000 won per month.

In addition, with monthly support of 50,000 won from the Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation and private sponsors, the program helps children accumulate assets needed for their entry into society—including tuition, job preparation, and housing—after they turn 18.

Through the first handover ceremony in December last year, Yongin City supported asset formation for 74 children from vulnerable groups and children in protection. With the participation of seven additional companies and sponsors this time, another 34 children will now be able to establish a foundation for independence.

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