Busan Gijang-gun Joins Fundraising for Earthquake Relief in Turkey and Syria

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] Employees of Gijang-gun, Busan, are joining in fundraising efforts to support the victims affected by the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Gijang-gun decided to actively participate in a fundraising campaign to provide emergency relief supplies and other necessary aid to the victims affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that occurred in southeastern Turkey on the 7th.

The fundraising is targeted at all employees of the Gijang-gun Office who wish to donate, with the amount and participation being voluntary, while encouraging active participation from employees on humanitarian grounds.

Gijang County Office.

Jeong Jong-bok, the head of Gijang-gun, said, "I hope the voluntary participation and beautiful acts of kindness from the employees will help heal the pain of the people of Turkey and Syria," adding, "I hope the victims who suffered great damage from the sudden disaster can return to their daily lives as soon as possible."

This support from Gijang-gun will be carried out indirectly through deposits into the Korean Red Cross emergency relief account, in the spirit of international cooperation and coexistence.