SK Group has pledged 2 billion won to support residents in southern regions, including Geoje and Tongyeong, who have suffered significant damage from recent heavy rains.
On August 28, SK Group announced that it would donate the funds through the Community Chest of Korea to aid in recovery efforts and provide relief for disaster victims. The donation will be used to restore affected areas and help victims return to their daily lives.
In addition, its affiliates have also initiated relief activities. SK Hynix provided 630 volunteer kits to areas impacted by the flooding, including Geoje, on August 26. The High Safety program, which SK Hynix has implemented annually, aims to support disaster relief efforts.
SK Telecom has been supplying communication facilities, such as smartphone charging stations and power banks, to temporary housing set up at Okpo Elementary School and Okpo Community Center since August 18. They are also providing relief supplies, including towels and wet wipes.
Furthermore, SK Broadband has installed Wi-Fi and IPTV services at Okpo Elementary School since August 18 to ensure that residents in temporary housing can access communication services without inconvenience.
An SK Group official stated, "As many citizens are facing difficulties due to the sudden heavy rains, we will support the residents in affected areas to return to their daily lives as soon as possible. SK Group plans to actively engage in various recovery support activities in addition to the monetary donation."
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.