Martial Arts, 100 Million Won Donation for Turkey Disaster Relief Fundraising

Joint Fundraising by Martial Arts and Trade Center Affiliates

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Pyeonghwa] The Korea International Trade Association announced on the 20th that it will donate 100 million won to support on-site recovery and relief for earthquake victims in Turkey. The donation was raised with trade center affiliates including COEX, Korea Trade Network (KTNET), Korea City Air Terminal (CALT), Korea City Air Terminal Asset Management (CAAM), and WTC Seoul.

The donation will be delivered to Turkey through the Korean Red Cross. It is planned to be used for emergency relief supplies for local earthquake victims in Turkey and support for on-site recovery from earthquake damage.

Gu Ja-yeol, Chairman of the Korea International Trade Association /
[Photo provided by Korea International Trade Association]

Koo Ja-yeol, chairman of KITA, said, “We extend our deepest condolences to the people of Turkey who lost their families and homes due to the sudden disaster,” and added, “We hope this donation will help with the recovery from the earthquake damage in Turkey and the restoration of daily life for the victims.”