SK Group announced on the 22nd that it will provide 2 billion won in donations and relief supplies worth 300 million won for residents affected by heavy rainfall.
The donations and relief supplies delivered to the National Disaster Relief Association through the Community Chest of Korea will be used to aid the recovery of affected areas and help restore the daily lives of disaster victims.
SK Group's affiliates have also engaged in relief activities. SK hynix has been providing 175 sets of relief tents and floor mats to disaster victims in areas affected by the heavy rainfall, such as Asan City and Yesan County in South Chungcheong Province, since the 17th through its High Safety Project. The High Safety Project is an initiative started by SK hynix, which budgets 600 million won annually for disaster relief support.
SK Telecom has also provided communication amenities such as smartphone charging booths and portable batteries in temporary housing facilities for disaster victims established in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, and Yesan County in South Chungcheong Province since the 17th, as well as supporting relief supplies like mats and wet wipes.
A representative of SK Group noted, "Many citizens are experiencing difficulties due to this heavy rainfall, and we hope that no further damage occurs. We will support the residents of affected areas to return to their daily lives as soon as possible." They added, "SK Group plans to actively participate not only in donation activities but also in various disaster recovery support efforts."