The Gyeongnam Branch of the Korean Red Cross and the Gyeongnam Council of Korean Red Cross Volunteer Groups held a volunteer convention at the KBS Changwon Hall on the 10th.

Approximately 1,000 Red Cross volunteers from 18 cities and counties across Gyeongnam attended the event.

The volunteers have continued to support disaster relief efforts at sites affected by major wildfires and floods, including the Sancheong–Hadong wildfires, the Sancheong–Hapcheon floods, the Hamyang–Samnangjin wildfires, and flooding in Geoje.

Their activities included providing emergency meals and relief supplies, as well as supporting recovery work in affected areas.

At the event, Young-sook Kim, a volunteer from the Hoehyeon-dong Volunteer Group in Gimhae, received the Red Cross Volunteer Grand Award. A total of 20 individuals were recognized, including one recipient of a Prime Minister’s Commendation, four recipients of the Gyeongnam Governor’s Commendation, and four recipients of the Korean Red Cross President’s Commendation.

Daegun Tech, Korea System, Kooklim P&Tech, and Jungwoo MS newly joined the “Red Cross Honors Company KRW 100 Million Club,” a group of corporate donors recognized for high-level contributions to the Korean Red Cross.

Hee-soon Park, President of the Gyeongnam Branch of the Korean Red Cross, said, “We sincerely thank the volunteers who have taken the lead in providing emergency meals, relief supplies, and recovery support at disaster sites.”

Source: Gyeongnam Domin Ilbo