Three Daegu Firefighters Donate 500,000 Won Prize Money... "Please Use It for Fire Victims"

The Daegu Community Chest of Korea (Chairman Kim Suhak) announced on the 30th that Firefighter Park Gwanghun (Dalseo Fire Station), Fire Sergeant Jeong Jaehun (Bukbu Fire Station), and Firefighter Jang Wooyeol (Seobu Fire Station), all affiliated with the Daegu Fire Safety Headquarters, donated 500,000 won to support residents affected by fire damage.

Three firefighters are posing for a commemorative photo after donating the 500,000 won prize money. From the left in the photo: Fire Sergeant Park Gwang-hoon (Dalseo Fire Station), Fire Lieutenant Jeong Jae-heon (Bukbu Fire Station), Firefighter Jang Woo-yeol (Seobu Fire Station). Photo by Park Gwang-hoon

They won first place at the ‘Strongest Hero Challenge Competition’ held on the 13th at Yeouido Park during the Seoul Safety Festival and donated their prize money of 500,000 won to aid residents affected by fire damage.

The Strongest Hero Challenge is a competition for active firefighters and the general public, featuring events such as obstacle removal, life rescue, and securing fire lanes.

Firefighter Park Gwanghun said, “Since this valuable achievement was earned through the team’s joint effort, I am glad it can be used for a meaningful cause. Although it is a small amount, I hope it helps neighbors in need.”