Actor Ryu Seung-yong and Professor Seo Kyung-duk of Sungshin Women's University unveiled a video of independence activist Kim Maria in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation.
The three mobile operators KT, SK Telecom, and LG Uplus announced on the 17th that they will hold the second donation campaign for the visual call connection tone service 'V Color Ring' in collaboration with Professor Seo Kyung-duk of Sungshin Women's University until August 10, in celebration of the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation.
This V Color Ring campaign for the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation is the second donation campaign following the video biography of Kim Gyu-sik, which took place in April. In line with the intent of raising awareness of hidden independence activists, this video tells the story of 'Kim Maria,' a female independence activist who was active in the Provisional Government of Korea.
The 2-minute and 30-second video includes Kim Maria's efforts to smuggle the Declaration of Independence on February 8 into the country and distribute it, as well as her organization of the women's secret society, the Patriotic Women's Association of Korea, followed by her contributions of military funds to the Provisional Government. Kim Maria was the first female member of the Provisional National Assembly of Korea.
Actor Ryu Seung-yong participated in the narration of this video. He said, 'I am glad to convey the achievements of Kim Maria with my voice, and I hope many Internet users will watch it.'
V Color Ring customers who set the video of Mrs. Kim Maria as their visible coloring to participate in the event will have part of their monthly fee donated to Gyeonggoyeongjang, which was the last office of the Provisional Government of Korea. Among customers who participated in both the first and second events, 15 will be selected as the 'Korea Liberation History Exploration Group' to go on a 2-day, 1-night domestic tour of the Provisional Government with Professor Seo Kyung-duk in September.
The three telecom companies noted, 'The V Color Ring service contributes significantly in terms of corporate social responsibility (CSR) by not only showing personal tastes to others but also conveying social messages to a large audience.' They added, 'V Color Ring plans to continue meaningful social campaigns following the 2024 Dokdo donation campaign and the 2025 80th anniversary donation campaign.'