Cement Industry Social Contribution Foundation and Halla Cement Complete Public Car Wash in Gangneung

The Cement Industry Social Contribution Foundation announced on May 28 that it held a completion ceremony for a public car wash in Ok-gye-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

(From left) Kim Sun, President of Ok-gye Myeon Federation; Park Moongeun, President of Ok-gye Myeon Prosperity Association; Park Chanbok, Chairman of Halla Cement Union; Sim Yongsuk, Secretary General of Cement Industry Social Contribution Foundation; Kim Namin, President of Ok-gye Myeon Elderly Association; Kim Ki-young, Gangneung City Council Member; Park Injae, Chairman of Ok-gye Myeon Fund Management Committee; Choi Iksoon, Chairperson of Gangneung City Council; Bae Seonyong, Chief of Ok-gye Myeon; Sim Gyohwa, Chairman of Gangneung Fund Management Committee; and Lee Yonggi, Chairman of Ok-gye Myeon Car Wash Construction Promotion Committee, are taking a commemorative photo at the public car wash opening ceremony held in Gangneung, Gangwon Province. Korea Cement Association

This project was implemented to improve access to essential amenities in rural and fishing communities where vehicle usage is high. By establishing a car wash facility for joint use by local residents, the aim is to make vehicle maintenance more convenient and help improve the living environment.

The foundation is a public interest corporation jointly established by major domestic cement companies, including Halla Cement, Ssangyong C&E, Hanil Cement, Sampyo Cement, Sungshin Cement, and Asia Cement. It is engaged in initiatives to enhance resident welfare, improve living environments, and revitalize local communities in areas near cement plants such as Gangneung, Donghae, Samcheok, Danyang, Yeongwol, and Jecheon.

Kim Young-hwan, the executive director of Halla Cement, which operates a plant in Ok-gye-myeon, Gangneung-si, stated, "Practical support that residents can actually feel is important for the region and companies to grow together. We will continue to participate in social contribution activities to improve the quality of life for Ok-gye area residents and advance community development."

Shim Yong-seok, Secretary General, commented, "This project is a community-oriented social contribution effort based on the opinions of local residents. It is significant in that people can experience real changes in their daily lives. The foundation will continue to identify and support public interest projects that reflect diverse local needs."

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