Seongdong-gu, Emergency Relief for Turkey and Syria Earthquake with Residents

Special booths set up in 17 neighborhoods and district offices until March 10 to receive emergency relief supplies for the major earthquake

Rapid delivery of emergency relief items and funds including winter supplies, tents, food, and daily necessities

On the 13th, volunteers are receiving relief supplies brought by residents at the emergency relief special booth for the T?rkiye-Syria earthquake disaster, installed on the 3rd floor of Seongdong-gu Office.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seongdong-gu (District Mayor Jung Won-oh) announced that it will join residents in providing emergency relief for the recovery from the T?rkiye-Syria major earthquake.

Following the recent T?rkiye-Syria major earthquake that caused nearly 40,000 casualties and left countless displaced people homeless, Seongdong-gu has started collecting emergency relief supplies and funds for those affected, with the campaign running until March 10.

The Seongdong-gu Volunteer Center has set up special booths at 17 neighborhood community centers and the third-floor auditorium of Seongdong-gu Office to receive emergency relief items filled with the residents’ heartfelt support.

The emergency relief items being collected include winter supplies, tents, food, and daily necessities, as previously advised by the Embassy of T?rkiye in Korea. Seongdong-gu plans to gather relief supplies once a week and send them to the affected areas. Additionally, to accommodate residents who find it difficult to visit the district office or community centers on weekdays, special booths will also operate on Saturdays.

Furthermore, the district will also collect emergency relief funds from residents and employees. The funds will be fully processed as donations and entirely delivered to the affected areas in T?rkiye and Syria to aid in earthquake recovery efforts.

Seongdong-gu will also launch a campaign requesting residents’ participation through neighborhood community centers and the district office website, aiming to encourage more residents to extend their helping hands for the T?rkiye-Syria earthquake recovery. For detailed information regarding the relief item collection, please contact the Seongdong-gu Office’s Autonomous Administration Division or the Seongdong-gu Volunteer Center.

Jung Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, “T?rkiye is a ‘brotherly country’ that sent the fourth largest number of troops among UN forces during the Korean War. Given the severe damage caused by the earthquake, we must express solidarity as members of the international community. I hope the warm condolences sent by Seongdong residents will soothe the wounds of the local people and contribute even a little to the recovery from the damage.”

Seongbuk-gu Launches Special Fundraising Campaign for T?rkiye-Syria Earthquake Relief

Seongbuk-gu (District Mayor Lee Seung-ro) is launching a special fundraising campaign with residents to support recovery efforts from the T?rkiye-Syria major earthquake.

The recent T?rkiye-Syria earthquake caused nearly 40,000 casualties and left countless displaced people homeless. In response to the heartbreaking news, many residents proposed special fundraising or expressed willingness to donate, prompting Seongbuk-gu to start the campaign. The fundraising runs from February 15 to February 28.

Seongbuk-gu has a special affection for T?rkiye, as during the global mask shortage amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, over 100 local sewing businesses voluntarily produced 10,000 antibacterial masks and delivered them to the brotherly country, T?rkiye.

The district has set up an emergency relief center on the 4th floor of the district office to receive emergency relief items filled with residents’ support. The collected items will be promptly delivered to displaced people through the Embassy of T?rkiye in Korea.

A Seongbuk-gu official requested, “Relief items should include winter clothing (coats, jackets, raincoats, boots, etc.), sleeping supplies (tents, blankets, sleeping bags, etc.), and hygiene products. Please prepare items that can help the displaced people endure winter and prevent infectious diseases.”

Additionally, fundraising activities will be conducted targeting Seongbuk-gu residents and employees. The campaign will be carried out in cooperation with the Seoul Social Welfare Community Chest, targeting local institutions, social organizations, and residents. The collected funds will also be used for emergency relief activities in the affected areas.

Eunpyeong-gu Supports Relief Supplies and Funds for T?rkiye-Syria Earthquake Victims

Residents and Employees Unite in Fundraising Efforts

Collecting and Delivering Relief Supplies and Funds for Recovery

Eunpyeong-gu (District Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) is conducting fundraising activities for relief supplies and funds to help victims of the T?rkiye-Syria major earthquake together with residents.

Following the earthquake on the 6th that caused numerous casualties and displaced people, the district has stepped up to support relief and recovery efforts.

The district is conducting relief supply and fund collection activities among voluntarily participating employees until the 21st. The first collected fund of approximately 14 million KRW will be delivered to the Korean Red Cross on the 15th. The funds will be used for procuring emergency relief supplies, purchasing food, and supporting shelters for displaced people.

The Eunpyeong-gu Volunteer Camp Association is collecting relief supplies from local residents to deliver to the Embassy of T?rkiye in Korea. Requested items include winter clothing, sleeping bags, and blankets, with a goal of collecting about 800 items to be delivered on the 17th.

The relief supplies will be distributed to displaced people and used for daily necessities, heating supplies, and medical and health support for rescuing and treating affected children.

In addition, local organizations including the Eunpyeong-gu Social Welfare Council are also collecting donations and supplies to support earthquake relief efforts.

Meanwhile, the district will conduct ‘Disaster Safety Education’ for employees on March 14-15 to enhance safety awareness and on-site response capabilities. Promotional materials on earthquake response methods will also be distributed to community centers and welfare facilities.

Kim Mi-kyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong-gu, said, “Please actively participate in the fundraising so that displaced people do not lose hope until the very end. We hope the people of T?rkiye and Syria, who suffered great damage from this sudden disaster, can return to their daily lives as soon as possible.”