Sovereign wealth funds Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) noted on the 26th that it has decided to donate 50 million won for wildfire damage recovery to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association.
The donation is expected to be used for the recovery of damages caused by recent wildfires in various regions across the country, including Sancheong County in South Gyeongsang Province and Uiseong County in North Gyeongsang Province, as well as for providing relief supplies for the displaced.
KIC President Park Il-young said, “I sincerely hope that the disaster victims who suffered from the unexpected wildfire return to their daily lives,” and added, “We will actively participate in overcoming the national disaster situation.”
Meanwhile, KIC has been continuously providing disaster recovery donations for areas affected by disasters including this wildfire, earthquakes, and typhoons.