Recovery Efforts and Relief Support for Flood-Hit Southern Regions
SK Affiliates Also Join in Relief Activities
SK Group will donate 2 billion won to support the recovery efforts in southern regions such as Geoje and Tongyeong, which sustained damage from the recent torrential rains, and to assist those displaced by the disaster.
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On August 28, SK Group announced that it would provide 2 billion won in donations through the Community Chest of Korea to aid recovery from flood damage and support relief for the victims. The contribution will be used for restoration of affected areas and helping displaced residents return to their daily lives.
Affiliates are also joining efforts to support the damaged regions. On August 26, SK hynix provided 630 volunteer kits in affected areas like Geoje through its disaster relief program, “High Safety.” High Safety is an annual project funded by SK hynix to support relief efforts for disaster victims whenever a disaster occurs.
Since August 18, SK Telecom has been setting up communication convenience facilities such as smartphone charging booths and portable batteries at Geoje Okpo Elementary School and Okpo Social Welfare Center, both of which are serving as temporary shelters for displaced residents. The company is also providing relief supplies such as towels and wet wipes.
Since August 18, SK Broadband has installed Wi-Fi and Internet TV (IPTV) at Okpo Elementary School to ensure that displaced residents have access to communication services.
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An SK Group spokesperson said, “As many citizens are struggling due to the sudden heavy downpour, we will provide support so that residents of the affected areas can return to their normal lives as soon as possible,” adding, “In addition to donation drives, we will actively participate in a variety of recovery support activities.”
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