Korean Red Cross Delivers Samgyetang to Over 3,800 Vulnerable Households in Seoul

Samgyetang Delivered to Over 3,785 Vulnerable Households During Sambok Period
Heat Wave and Flood Safety Guidelines Shared with Each Family

Red Cross volunteers serving nutritious meals to the elderly at Jung-gu Office in Seoul on the 25th. Korean Red Cross Seoul Chapter

The Seoul Metropolitan Chapter of the Korean Red Cross (President Kwon Youngkyu) announced on the 28th that it will carry out a Samgyetang sharing volunteer service for vulnerable groups in the local community during the Sambok (Chobok, Jungbok, Malbok) heat.

This summer, through the 'Sambok Heat Sharing Campaign,' 626 Red Cross volunteers plan to deliver Samgyetang and check in on approximately 3,785 vulnerable households in Seoul. The 'Sambok Heat Campaign' is a summer support initiative by the Seoul Chapter of the Red Cross, named after the tradition of overcoming the heat with Samgyetang. This year, about 67 million won in donations have been raised for the campaign.

On the 25th, just before Jungbok, about 40 Red Cross volunteers gathered at Jung-gu Office in Seoul, boiling Samgyetang from early morning and preparing watermelon and rice cakes, working up a sweat. The nutritious meal prepared that day was served as a health-boosting meal to 300 seniors who visited Jung-gu Office.

On the 25th, Red Cross volunteers are serving nourishing meals to the elderly at Jung-gu Office in Seoul. Korean Red Cross Seoul Chapter

Jang Young, President of the Jung-gu Council of the Korean Red Cross Volunteer Association, said, "These days, with the heat and humidity, standing in front of a hot stove makes your back soaked with sweat," and added, "Although it is tough, we put our hearts into making this for the seniors and children who wait for it every year. We will faithfully deliver the precious support sent from many places to our neighbors in need."

Prior to the 'Sambok Heat Campaign,' the Seoul Chapter of the Red Cross had already organized a summer kimchi sharing activity, with more than 570 Red Cross volunteers participating to deliver about 10 tons of young radish and stuffed cucumber kimchi to 3,719 households.