The Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association announced on the 18th that creator Chimchakman (real name Lee Byung-geon) donated 10 million won to assist victims affected by heavy rainfall.
Hope Bridge is the only legally recognized relief organization in Korea capable of distributing disaster relief funds for natural disasters.
Chimchakman previously donated 20 million won in March for recovery efforts in the Yeongnam region affected by wildfires. In this disaster, he also participated in helping those impacted by flooding and conveyed warm sentiments.
Chimchakman noted, "Although it is a small gesture, I sincerely hope it brings comfort and strength to those struggling due to the flooding."
Shin Hoon, Secretary General of Hope Bridge, expressed gratitude to Chimchakman for his participation in donations following the wildfires and the floods, stating, "I hope such warm gestures of sharing will serve as an opportunity to convey hope and courage to more people."
Donations to help neighbors affected by flooding can be made through the Hope Bridge website and online fundraising platforms such as Naver Happy Bean and Kakao Together, and more details can be found on the Hope Bridge website.
Meanwhile, Hope Bridge has a logistics center for disaster relief located in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, and Hamyang, Gyeongsangnam-do. It has a system in place to quickly dispatch and deliver relief supplies anywhere in the country when a disaster occurs.
The Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association is a specialized disaster relief fundraising organization established in 1961 by national media outlets and social organizations. The organization performs a variety of relief activities, such as emergency assistance, fundraising and distribution of donations, community recovery, and support for vulnerable populations, leading the way in quickly providing necessary material resources.
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