Support Fund Delivered to Families of Fallen Firefighters... Korea Economic Association and Chairman Ryu Jin Donate Total of 300 Million Won

Psychological Treatment Support for Bereaved Families to Prevent PTSD
Scholarships and Career Exploration Opportunities for Children of the Fallen

On the morning of May 7, the National Fire Agency, together with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the Korea Economic Association, held a ceremony for delivering the support fund to the families of fallen firefighters at the Korea Economic Association building in Yeouido, Seoul.

On the morning of the 7th, a fund transfer ceremony to support the families of fallen firefighters was held at the Korea Economic Association building in Yeouido, Seoul. Attending the ceremony were Yoon Ho-jung, Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety; Ryu Jin, Chairman of the Korea Economic Association; a representative of the bereaved families; and Kim Seung-ryong, Commissioner of the National Fire Agency (from left). Photo by Ministry of the Interior and Safety

This ceremony was organized to strengthen practical support for the bereaved families and children of firefighters who died in the line of duty. It was promoted following Minister Yoon Hojung of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's proposal for private sector participation and cooperation to enhance support for these families.

The Korea Economic Association contributed a fund of 200 million won to support the bereaved families, and Chairman Ryu Jin further added 100 million won of his personal funds, making the initiative even more meaningful.

The fund will be used, in cooperation with the National Fire Agency, to provide academic support grants (scholarships) for the children of the fallen, as well as psychological treatment expenses to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among the bereaved families.

Additionally, a new “Future Generation Mentoring Program” will be established for bereaved college students, providing opportunities for career exploration by allowing them to meet leaders from various professional fields and share insights.

Minister Yoon emphasized, “The sacrifice of firefighters is a noble devotion that our society must never forget,” adding, “The responsibility of the state should not end with remembrance, but must extend to supporting the lives of the families left behind, with both the nation and society embracing them together.”

Commissioner Kim Seungryong of the National Fire Agency stated, “We will continue to identify and implement meticulous and thoughtful support programs so that the valuable contributions from the private sector can provide real strength to the bereaved families.”

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