A vehicle destroyed by wildfires is seen abandoned on the side of a road in Youngyang, North Gyeongsang Province, on March 26, 2025. (Image courtesy of Yonhap)
SEOUL, March 26 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s major business groups have stepped up to support relief and recovery efforts for residents affected by recent wildfires in the country’s southeastern region, they said Wednesday.
Hyundai Motor Group said it has donated 2 billion won (US$1.26 million) to aid the recovery in the areas hit by large-scale wildfires, including Sancheong of South Gyeongsang Province, Uiseong of North Gyeongsang Province and Ulju in Ulsan.
The group has also dispatched six emergency support vehicles, including laundry and disinfection trucks, to offer sanitary assistance, along with two mobile office buses to provide rest areas for displaced residents and volunteer workers.
SK Group has also donated 2 billion won for the recovery efforts, with its affiliates providing substantial services.
Its telecommunications affiliates, including SK Telecom Co., have set up Wi-Fi and TV facilities at temporary shelters and have provided portable chargers for those affected.
LG Group has also contributed 2 billion won to the nationwide recovery efforts.
LG Electronics Inc. has provided air purifiers and other home appliances to temporary shelters, while LG H&H Co. has offered personal care products, such as toothbrushes, toothpastes and shampoos. LG Uplus Corp. has provided telecommunications services to displaced people.
Retail giant Shinsegae Group has donated 500 million won, along with daily necessities, sanitary goods and clothing.
The dayslong wildfires in the country’s southeastern regions have been spreading rapidly amid strong winds, claiming at least 16 lives.
(Yonhap)
