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South Korean Chaebols Pledge Over 14 Billion Won for Flood Relief

Relief vehicles, mobile service centers, emergency shelters plus consumer aid packages have been rolled out to flood-hit communities.

This July 21, 2025, photo shows a building destroyed by last week's torrential rains in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province. (Yonhap)
This photo, taken July 21, 2025, and provided by Samsung Electronics Co., shows the company's employees inspecting and repairing water-damaged home appliances in a flood-hit area. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
This photo provided by Hyundai Motor Group shows the group's headquarters in southern Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • Samsung, Hyundai Motor Group, SK and LG each donated between 2 and 3 billion won, while POSCO Group and HD Hyundai contributed 2 billion won apiece and Lotte Group added 1 billion won, bringing total corporate pledges above 14 billion won.
  • Hyundai Motor Group dispatched six laundry and disinfection vehicles and is offering up to 50 percent discounts and free cleaning for flood-damaged Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
  • Samsung committed 3 billion won, provided 1,000 emergency relief kits and 300 mobile shelters through the Korean Red Cross, and deployed service teams for free inspections of flooded appliances.
  • SK Group’s 2.3 billion won in aid has been paired with 175 relief tents, floor mats, mobile charging stations and portable power banks in Sancheong, Asan and Yesan counties.
  • LG Group’s 2 billion won donation is supported by emergency appliance repair centers in South Chungcheong, distributions of personal care products and free telecommunications services through LG Uplus.