Hope Bridge Produces 640 Clothing Kits with 54 Million Won Sponsorship from Uniqlo

Distributed to Disaster Victims During Disasters Such as Heavy Rain and Typhoons
Contains 18 Types of Clothing, Including Underwear and Long-Sleeve T-Shirts

The Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association announced on May 21 that it had produced 640 sets of clothing kits at its disaster relief logistics center in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, to support disaster victims in the event of an emergency.

At the Disaster Relief Logistics Center of Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association, aspiring announcers from the Bomon Academy are participating in making clothing kits for disaster victims. Provided by Hope Bridge

This initiative was made possible with approximately 54 million won worth of clothing sponsored by the global fashion brand Uniqlo. In particular, taking into account the timing of disasters, the kits were divided into two types—summer and winter—so that disaster victims could use them conveniently depending on the season. Each kit contains 18 types of clothing, including underwear and long-sleeve T-shirts.

The clothing kits produced on this day will be stored at the association's logistics center during normal times and will be distributed to disaster victims when events such as heavy rain or typhoons occur.

Six aspiring announcers from Bomon Academy participated in the kit-making activities. These individuals have been contributing to the spread of a safety culture by filming monthly disaster safety guidelines videos in collaboration with Hope Bridge. By taking part in hands-on volunteer work for disaster victims, they added further meaning to their social contribution.

Lee Eunsu, an aspiring announcer who participated in the volunteer activity, said, "When I read disaster-related news scripts, the situation of disasters always felt somewhat abstract. But after sorting and packing the clothing items directly for those in need, I realized just how desperately needed and helpful these relief supplies are."

The Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association is a specialized disaster relief fundraising organization established in 1961 by national media outlets and social organizations. In the event of disasters such as wildfires and floods, the association plays the role of a national disaster response partner by providing emergency relief, raising and distributing donations, and supporting the recovery of neighbors affected by disasters.

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