[Provided by the Daegu Metropolitan Medical Association]
[Provided by the Daegu Metropolitan Medical Association]

The Daegu Metropolitan Medical Association and its social contribution foundation presented 20 million won ($14,800) to the Korean Red Cross Daegu chapter Monday at the city's Sangyeok office building, earmarking the funds for a 2026 program to provide kimchi to low-income and vulnerable households ahead of the winter kimchi-making season.

The handover ceremony was attended by Min Bok-gi, president of the Daegu Metropolitan Medical Association and chief executive of its social contribution foundation, Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho, Bae In-ho, chairman of the Korean Red Cross Daegu chapter, and Kim Seok-pyo, chairman of the Daegu Council of Social Welfare.

The donation was pooled from contributions by physician members across the Daegu region to help families who struggle to prepare kimchi for the winter months.

The two organizations have carried out a range of community service activities over the years, including support for rehabilitation funds for people with disabilities, coal-briquette sharing drives, fundraising for underprivileged neighbors, and medical volunteer work at home and abroad.


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