Biz groups donate to support heavy rain victims

Korea’s major business groups have stepped up efforts to aid victims of recent torrential rains that left 23 people dead and five missing as of Thursday. According to company announcements, eight Samsung affiliates — including Samsung Electronics, Samsung Display and Samsung SDI — have donated a combined 3 billion won (approximately $2.14 million) to support victims and aid recovery efforts. In addition to the donation, Samsung plans to provide emergency relief supplies to help ease the hardship of affected residents. Hyundai Motor Group has donated 2 billion won to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association to help expedite the restoration of flood-damaged areas and provide urgent support to local communities. The group has also dispatched six mobile laundry and sanitation trucks to wash contaminated clothing and carry out disinfection at disaster sites. SK Group contributed 2 billion won to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association via the Community Chest of Korea. It also delivered relief supplies worth 300 million won (about $215,000). LG Group also donated 2 bilWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times