Paldal-gu District in Suwon Launches 'Love Kimchi Sharing Event'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Lee Min-jeong] Paldal-gu District in Suwon (District Chief Lee Sang-gyun) held a 'Love Kimchi Sharing Event' on the 3rd in front of Paldal-gu Office with the Palsaekacho Volunteer Group and Paldal-gu Harmony Volunteer Team, delivering 2,000 kg of carefully prepared kimchi to 200 vulnerable households in the district.

Approximately 40 members from both volunteer groups participated in the volunteer work, sweating profusely at temporary booths set up in front of the district office, from trimming cabbage to seasoning and packaging. The kimchi, prepared with care at 10 kg per household, was delivered through each dong administrative welfare center to elderly living alone and low-income families and other neighbors in need.

The event, led by volunteer organizations in the region, served as a practical implementation of 'creating a warm Paldal through sharing,' and was evaluated as providing significant support to vulnerable groups facing more difficult winters due to rising prices.

Kim Dong-woo, head of the Palsaekacho Volunteer Group, said, "Although it was tiring all day, my fatigue disappeared as I thought about neighbors smiling at warm dinner tables," and added, "We will continue to carry out volunteer work together with the community in the future."

Kim Gong-soon, head of the Paldal-gu Harmony Volunteer Team, also stated, "Laughter did not stop while preparing the kimchi. It was a warmer and more meaningful day because we did it together," and expressed hope that "this small gesture will help people get through the winter."

District Chief Lee Sang-gyun said, "I deeply appreciate both organizations for participating in volunteer work with one heart despite the cold weather," and pledged, "I will actively support the continuation of such events where we share warmth with our neighbors."