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KGCCI donates to support less privileged teenagers

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Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Barbara Zollmann, rights, with Sessak President Milly Kim at the chamber's office in Seoul, Sunday. Courtesy of KGCCI
Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Barbara Zollmann, rights, with Sessak President Milly Kim at the chamber's office in Seoul, Sunday. Courtesy of KGCCI

By Jung Min-ho

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) and its member companies have made a donation to help less privileged teenagers stand on their own feet after leaving welfare homes.

The KGCCI said Monday that it donated 6.1 million won ($5,100) to "Sessak," an organization that helps teenagers raised in children's welfare facilities begin their new lives as independent members of society.

The money will be used for Sessak's mentoring program, which aims to "support and inspire these teenagers to achieve their fullest potential."

"On behalf of the member companies that contributed to this donation, the KGCCI hopes to deliver a message of encouragement to support these young adults before and after leaving the children's welfare homes which is a critical transition in their lives," KGCCI President and CEO Barbara Zollmann said in a statement.

Sessak President Milly Kim expressed her gratitude and said: "Thank you to the KGCCI and its member companies for the generous sponsorship. Not only do we appreciate the donation, but KGCCI has laid a bridge for Sessak youth to connect with the world."


Jung Min-ho mj6c2@koreatimes.co.kr


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