Sinan-gun Imja-myeon, Choi Byeoljong Donates Gift Set to Family of Severely Disabled Person

Annual Donations Continue to Shinangun Severe Disability Independent Living Support Center

Chairman Choi Byeoljong of the Shinangojung Fixed Net Association (right) delivered 100 boxes of ham and tuna sets to families of people with severe disabilities. (Photo by Shinangun Severe Disability Independence Support Center)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Seo Young-seo] The Sinan County Severe Disability Independent Living Support Center announced on the 26th that Choi Byeol-jong (60), president of the Sinan Fixed Net Fishing Association, has become a role model in the local community by delivering 100 boxes of ham and tuna sets to families of people with severe disabilities, following his previous donation in December 2019.

On the 25th, Choi Byeol-jong visited the Sinan County Severe Disability Independent Living Support Center and personally delivered the prepared consolation gifts, touching everyone present.

Residing in Imja-myeon, Sinan County, Choi Byeol-jong became disabled due to burns sustained in a ship explosion accident. Despite undergoing multiple surgeries and treatments, he has not given up and continues to live his life devoted to fishing as his calling.

Additionally, he was recognized for his volunteer work and diligent life by receiving the Distinguished Disabled Person Award presented by Jeollanam-do Province.

While sustaining his livelihood by catching shrimp on the rough and harsh sea, Choi Byeol-jong sets an example not only for people with disabilities but for everyone by hosting feasts and making donations for the development of his hometown and the elderly.

Son Young-seon, director of the Sinan County Severe Disability Independent Living Support Center, said, “Choi Byeol-jong’s kindness will be a precious gift to people with severe disabilities who are facing economic difficulties ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday,” adding, “We will ensure that the sponsor’s heart is well conveyed.”