LG Partners with Police and Red Cross to Expand Support for Child and Youth Victims of Violence

LG Electronics has joined forces with the National Police Agency and the Korean Red Cross to establish a nationwide support system aimed at helping children and youth who are victims of violence.

On June 26, LG announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for emergency support for child and youth victims of violence at the National Police Agency's headquarters in Seodaemun, Seoul. As part of the agreement, LG will donate 600 million won (approximately $500,000), while the police will identify victims, and the Red Cross will provide economic and psychological recovery programs.

For economically disadvantaged child and youth victims, emergency living expenses of up to 3 million won (about $2,500) per household will be provided for a maximum of two months. Vulnerable groups will receive home visits, basic supplies, and psychological recovery programs, along with tailored support for victims from women, children, and multicultural families.

Since 2019, LG has been involved in supporting victims of violence, contributing a total of 2 billion won (approximately $1.67 million) by last year.

Previously, LG Life Sciences, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, and the Seoul branch of the Korean Red Cross conducted support initiatives on a local level. This year, they have agreed to expand their efforts to a national scale.

To facilitate this, LG plans to double its annual donation amount and strengthen collaboration with the police and the Red Cross to create a more integrated ecosystem for violence prevention.

An LG representative stated, "We have pooled our resources at the group level to create a safe environment free from violence and to provide practical assistance to victims. We will continue to work closely with the National Police Agency and the Korean Red Cross to ensure our children can grow up safely in a world without violence."