LG Innotek is expanding its social contribution activities to Vietnam.
On the 3rd, LG Innotek said it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the global nongovernmental organization (NGO) World Vision at World Vision's headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, to promote the Vietnam initiative of "I Dream Up (Dream Up)."
Launched last year, I Dream Up reflects the characteristics of LG Innotek's camera module business—the "eyes" of smartphones, Autonomous Driving vehicles, and robots—and supports the "child and youth blindness prevention program," as well as the "Junior Pine Classroom," which provides education related to materials and parts.
So far, about 400 children and teenagers in Korea have received support for eye disease surgeries and treatment costs, and more than 18,000 students have participated in the Junior Pine Classroom.
The two organizations will pursue an "eye health support program" and a "school counseling room creation program" for children and teenagers in Haiphong, Vietnam, where LG Innotek's largest global production subsidiary is located.
LG Innotek plans to conduct ophthalmic examinations at eight elementary and middle schools in Ngo Quyen District, Haiphong, and support surgeries and the provision of medicines for children and teenagers. It will build the necessary infrastructure to create counseling rooms at four schools.
LG Innotek also plans to expand I Dream Up activities beyond Vietnam to regions where its major global production subsidiaries are located, including Mexico.
Cho Baek-su, head of management support (executive director), said, "Through 'I Dream Up,' we hope children who will lead the next generation can regain their eye health and dream of a brighter future through better educational opportunities," adding, "We will continue sincere social contribution activities that light the future and carry on happiness."