AK Holdings Donates Daily Necessities Worth 5.3 Billion Won to Seoul, Cumulative Donations Reach 61.9 Billion Won

Supporting Vulnerable Groups in Seoul for 15 Years

The Seoul Metropolitan Government, in partnership with AK Holdings, will provide daily necessities worth 5.3 billion won to vulnerable groups in the city, launching a public-private initiative for sharing and support. AK Holdings has been supporting underprivileged residents in Seoul for 15 years, with the cumulative sponsorship amount reaching 61.9 billion won.

Seoul Mayor Oh Sehun (second from left) and Sangjun Kim, CEO of Aekyung Industrial (third from left), participated in the donation ceremony held at Seoul City Hall on the 6th. Photo by Seoul City

On August 6, the donation ceremony was held at Seoul City Hall, attended by Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, Kim Sangjun, CEO of AK Holdings, Kim Jae-rok, Chairman of the Seoul Community Chest of Korea, and Kim Jung-an, Chairman of the Hope Sharing People. At the ceremony, AK Holdings donated its products—including shampoo, soap, detergents, cosmetics, and feminine hygiene products—valued at 5.3 billion won to the Seoul city government.

The donated daily necessities will be distributed sequentially to welfare facilities and low-income, vulnerable groups within Seoul, through the Seoul Community Chest of Korea and Hope Sharing People.

Since 2012, AK Holdings has been providing its household products to vulnerable groups in Seoul, with its cumulative sponsorship totaling 61.9 billion won through this year. Last year, the Seoul Metropolitan Government presented a plaque of appreciation, stating that ongoing donations and sharing activities set an example for corporate social responsibility.

CEO Kim stated, "We will continue to carry out a variety of social contribution initiatives that provide tangible help to neighbors in need, based on our corporate mission and management philosophy of 'Love and Respect.'"

Mayor Oh said, "I offer my deep respect and applause for the sincerity of AK Holdings, which has quietly fulfilled its social responsibilities even amid challenging business conditions. The Seoul Metropolitan Government will also do its utmost to create a city where sharing is part of daily life and a warm community where everyone cares for one another."

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