The Korea Talent Donation Association, led by Chairman Choi Se-gyu, said it visited SOS Children’s Village in Sinwol-dong, Seoul’s Yangcheon District, on the 21st and held a ceremony to deliver daily necessities and gifts for children in need. The event was hosted by announcer Shim So-won.
The association said donations and support were provided by Lee Wan-guk, chairman of Shambala CC; Yoon Jong-cheol, CEO of Utrax; Koo Bon-hoon, ESG committee chair at Samgu I&C; Lee Gi-sik, CEO of Hyosung ENG; Song Myeong-ui, chairman of Whale Food; Han Dong-bin, CEO of Winner Technology; Won Mi-hee, head of the Yeowoorak Arts Troupe; Yoo Jeong-yeol, CEO of Hi-Tech Yuil; Kim Dong-oh, CEO of Dongoh Construction; Kim Han-byeol, CEO of Philip Construction; Hwang Cheong-seong, honorary branch manager at Kyobo Life Insurance; Kim Seung-gi, an advisory member of the association; Ko Jeong-yong, CEO of Aizen Pharma Korea; Kim Hye-jeong, CEO of Neokim; Choi Gyu-hyeong, CEO of Daeil E&P; Kang Cheol-su, head of Ace Medical; and singer Jang Hae-ok of Hallyu Star Entertainment.
It said Kim Young-gi, chairman of KuuKuu, and Hwang Eun-ju, president of Yonsei University FCEO Alumni Association, donated rice; Jang Jong-cheol, CEO of Imjin Industry, and Myung Jeong-gil, CEO of MG Company/ Tteurak Sangjo, donated ramen; Jung Mi-hwa, CEO of EK Book, donated children’s books; Kim Jeong-an, chairman of People Sharing Hope, donated daily necessities; Hong Seung-soon, CEO of Belcarino, donated wristwatches and wallets; Eo Jeon-gwi, described as the holder of a Guinness record related to one of the world’s three major bicycle categories, donated bicycle helmets; singer Kim Da-hyeon donated a seaweed set; and Ma Seung-hwan of Dalbit donated a kitchen dish set.
Choi said, “Everyone is struggling because of high prices, but the warm spirit of giving has not cooled,” adding that “at times like this, it is important to deliver sincere support to places that need help.” He said the association would continue working to establish a sustainable culture of giving.
The association said it works to support marginalized groups through volunteer talent donations. Its activities include free weddings for couples with disabilities, performances for military units and prisons, support for multicultural families, concerts to help child-headed households, startup consulting, free moving assistance and rural volunteer work.
The association released a list of additional sponsors and attendees after the event: Kim Ju-hyeon; Song Soon-hee, team leader at Samsung Life Insurance’s Mokdong branch; Gong Mi-hwa, a Kyobo Life Insurance consultant; Han Jang-hyeon, CEO of Y&M Construction; Ha Chang-su; Kim Jin-hyeon, head of Lotte Art Planning; Park Myeong-rae, CEO of L&K Pharm; Kim Geum-ju; Choi Jeong-myeong; Jeong Seon-ja, an advisory member of the association; Choi Ji-young of Aranggung; Lee Seok-muk, division head at Builtone; Lee Sang-deok, head of Hanil Trading; Shin Jun-uk, head of Anyang Jungang Hanwoo Gopchang; poet Choi Hae-yeon; Park Ji-hu; Park Sang-jun (Ryu Jeong-a); Lee Sang-yoon, CEO of Hohyeon; Choi Sang-gwi, digital artist; Kim Sang-hyeon of the Incheon New Knowledge Association; Lee Yong-jin, an operations committee member of the association; Kim Ji-yoon, head of Samsung Real Estate; So Chun-seop, CEO of Inszone; Yoon Seung-ho, transportation business; Park Gyeong-seop, chairman of the Korea Festival Culture and Arts Reporters Group; Lee Yeo-jin, a director of the association; singer Geumbit Yerim; singer Han Hyeong-gyo of the Korea Entertainment Arts Federation; Yang Seul-gi, a traditional Korean musician; Jeong Bok-hee, director at DMC Trips; Choi Byeong-yeon, deputy director at Seoul Mideum Dental Clinic; Kim Yong-ik, head of Arichai; Jeong Jin-yeong, senior welfare director at the Yeongjong Civic Coalition; actor Han Ji-il; Han Yun-jin, vice president of the Korea Festival Culture and Arts Reporters Group; Han Ji-yeon, news director of the group; Jeong Eun-gyeong, a freelance broadcaster with the group; Jeong Yeon-ju of the World Women Peace Volunteer Group; Jang Seong-suk; Moon Seong-soon; Han Hye-soon; Choi Cho-young; Kim Young-ju; Park Byeong-gu; Kang Young-soon, a public official; Park Hae-gyeong, a director of the Korea Calligraphy and Painting Association; Oh Du-seong, chairman of the Federation of Small Business Owners; Kim Young-jung, external cooperation chair of the federation; and members of Talent and Creative Golf.
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