Gyeonggi Expressway, Gwangju Chungcheong Alumni Association, Electrical Contractors Association Donate Funds and Supplies to Gwangju City

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Eom In-yong] ㈜Gyeonggi Expressway, Gwangju Chungcheong Alumni Association, and Gyeonggi Gwangju Electrical Contractors Association donated funds and supplies to Gwangju City on the 29th to support vulnerable groups in the Gwangju City area.

On this day, ㈜Gyeonggi Expressway delivered Onmuri gift certificates of 10,000 won denomination 1,200 units (12 million won equivalent), Gwangju Chungcheong Alumni Association white rice 10kg 19 bags (5.8 million won equivalent), and Gyeonggi Gwangju Electrical Contractors Association a cash donation of 3 million won respectively.

Huh Deok-haeng, Executive Director of ㈜Gyeonggi Expressway, stated, "We donated Onmuri gift certificates to help neighbors in need during the Lunar New Year holiday" and added, "We hope that gift certificates usable at traditional markets and local shops will contribute to revitalizing the local economy and supporting vulnerable groups."

Nam Ki-jo, Chairman of Gwangju Chungcheong Alumni Association, said, "We prepared white rice with the hope that it will help neighbors facing difficulties during winter," and added, "We will continue community sharing activities in the future."

Park Bu-yeo, Chairman of Gyeonggi Gwangju Electrical Contractors Association, also stated, "Though it is a small gesture, we hope it will provide practical help to vulnerable groups," and said, "Together with improving the living environment of local residents, we will continue to participate in sharing activities."

Mayor Bang Se-hwan said, "I appreciate the three organizations for practicing sharing for their neighbors despite difficult economic conditions," and added, "I will ensure that the donated funds and supplies are delivered to where they are most needed."