Korea Zinc Onsan Smelter Provides 230 Million Won to Support Ulsan's Disaster Response

Expanding Disaster Response Infrastructure Across Five Districts and Counties

Moving Beyond Recovery to Proactive Emergency Support

Korea Zinc Onsan Smelter will provide 230 million won to help establish disaster and emergency response systems in the Ulsan area.

Korea Zinc Onsan Smelter has delivered a donation to Ulsan Metropolitan City to establish a proactive disaster response system. Ulsan Mayor Sangwook Kim (second from left) and Park Seongwoong, Head of Management Support Division at Korea Zinc Onsan Smelter (first from left), are posing for a commemorative photo. Korea Zinc

Korea Zinc Onsan Smelter announced on September 3 that it had delivered a "disaster and emergency proactive response system support fund" of 230 million won to Ulsan Metropolitan City. The delivery ceremony, held on August 25, was attended by officials from Ulsan Metropolitan City, Korea Zinc, Ulsan Community Chest, and Ulsan Volunteer Center.

This support fund has been established to strengthen early disaster response capabilities by providing onsite response equipment and relief supplies in advance, moving beyond previous support that was focused on post-disaster recovery.

The funds will be used to expand on-site support infrastructure and emergency relief supplies for the Ulsan Volunteer Center and for volunteer centers in the five districts and counties. Plans include introducing electric vans for the swift transportation of personnel and relief goods to disaster sites, as well as preparing field equipment such as food, drinking water, portable power banks, and temporary tents.

The vehicles introduced will feature V2L (vehicle-to-load) capability, enabling them to serve as emergency power sources at disaster sites. The vehicles and equipment will also be used for community volunteer activities and support for vulnerable groups during normal times.

With this initiative, Korea Zinc Onsan Smelter plans to expand its social contribution efforts from post-disaster recovery support to include proactive preparedness.

Last year, the Onsan Smelter also provided donations and supplies for wildfire and heavy rain damage recovery efforts. During the water outage in Ulju-gun, Ulsan, the company delivered 40,000 bottles of drinking water to residents.

Sungwoong Park, Head of Management Support Division at Korea Zinc Onsan Smelter, said, "Because disasters are unpredictable in terms of when and where they might occur, it is essential to prepare in advance. We hope this support will help deliver much-needed assistance quickly to citizens and minimize damage when disasters strike."

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