The Daegu Community Chest of Korea (Chairman Kim Suhak) announced on the 26th that Lee Hyungwon, CEO of Ilseong Bedding, pledged a donation of 100 million won at the Jung-gu Office in Daegu, becoming the 245th member of the Daegu Honor Society.
The membership ceremony was attended by Lee Hyungwon, CEO of Ilseong Bedding; Ryu Gyuhwa, Mayor of Jung-gu, Daegu; Kim Suhak, Chairman of the Daegu Community Chest of Korea; Sung Jeomhwa, representative of the Daegu Honor Society members; Hwang Gusu, President of the Daegu Residents’ Autonomy Committee Association; Park Changyong, President of the Jung-gu Sports Council in Daegu; and other officials.
(From left) Kim Suhak, Chairman of the Community Chest of Korea, Lee Hyungwon, CEO of Ilseong Chimjang, and Ryu Kyuhah, Mayor of Jung-gu, Daegu, are posing for a commemorative photo.
Having entered the bedding industry in 1991 by learning the trade at Seomun Market, Lee Hyungwon has devoted himself to the field for 33 years. As a result, he now leads Ilseong Bedding, a renowned company specializing in bedding, embroidery, wedding gifts, dowries, and custom orders on Keunjang-gil Bedding Street.
Even after achieving business success, CEO Lee Hyungwon has actively participated in various social activities for the development of the local community. He has served as Chairman of the Keunjang-gil Bedding Association and as the 11th Chairman of the Jung-gu Saemaeul Association for six years, receiving the Saemaeul Medal during his term for his outstanding volunteer work and commitment to social contribution.
Currently, he is working for the betterment of the community as Chairman of the Daegu Jung-gu Council of the National Unification Advisory Council and as Vice President of the Daegu Sports Association for the Disabled.
CEO Lee Hyungwon stated, "While running a successful business is important, I have always felt a sense of responsibility to take a leading role so that everyone in the community can thrive together," adding, "Since my achievements have been made possible by the support of those around me, I want to give back through sharing."
The Honor Society is a group of 'individual major donors' established by the Community Chest of Korea to encourage social leaders to address social issues and participate in sharing, thereby practicing 'noblesse oblige.' Membership is open to those who donate more than 100 million won or contribute 20 million won annually for five years.
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