Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority Signs Agreement with 'Obaek Guksu' to Support Vulnerable Groups' Self-Sufficiency

Published 14 Apr.2023 15:02(KST)

Donation of 25 Million Won in Self-Support Funds for Low-Income and Beneficiaries

Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority (President Park Seong-hyun, YGPA) held a signing ceremony on the 14th to deliver a sponsorship fund of 25 million KRW for the ‘Obaek Guksu’ project, which supports the successful self-sufficiency of vulnerable groups in Gwangyang City, and to pledge mutual cooperation among participating organizations.

The event was attended by Kim Seon-jong, Executive Vice President of Operations, Joo Soon-seon, Deputy Mayor of Gwangyang City, Kim Jae-kyung, Chairman of the Gwangyang City Love Sharing Welfare Foundation, and Lee Jae-ho, Director of the Gwangyang Regional Self-Sufficiency Center.

On the 14th, the 'Obaek Guksu' project agreement ceremony was held at Gwangyang City Hall. (From left in the photo) Lee Jae-ho, Director of Gwangyang Regional Self-Support Center; Joo Soon-seon, Vice Mayor of Gwangyang City; Kim Jae-kyung, Chairman of Gwangyang City Love Sharing Welfare Foundation; Kim Seon-jong, Vice President of Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority.
Photo by Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority

‘Obaek Guksu’ is a project that supports the improvement of dining-related work skills for vulnerable groups and the establishment of an environment for self-reliance through continuous income generation by operating the business.

This project is scheduled to be launched this month by benchmarking successful cases from self-sufficiency centers in other regions.

Meanwhile, YGPA has been supporting the ‘Urban in Smart Farm’ project, which promotes self-reliance of vulnerable groups by producing agricultural products through a smart farm and selling salads made from the harvested crops since 2021. This project was also selected as an excellent social contribution program in Jeonnam in 2022.

Kim Seon-jong, Executive Vice President (Head of Operations), said, “We expect that the ‘Obaek Guksu’ project, which is starting for the first time this year, will achieve successful self-sufficiency and continuous job creation for vulnerable groups,” adding, “YGPA will continue to lead the spread of a sharing culture in the local community.”

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr