Kim Hyun-bin began his journalism career at Arirang TV from 2012 to 2017, specializing in defense, foreign affairs and the economy. In 2018, he joined The Korea Times, covering society and business, and is currently responsible for embassy affairs.
Hyundai Motor donates $1 million to Red Cross for Ukraine aid
Hyundai Motor, Kia Corp. headquarters in Seoul / Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group
By Kim Hyun-bin
By Kim Hyun-bin
Hyundai Motor Group is donating $1 million to the Red Cross to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The humanitarian crisis has been getting worse in Ukraine, with many vulnerable people and communities in need of urgent assistance.
“The company will be making a $1 million contribution to the Red Cross to support their essential work in providing support where it is needed most,” Hyundai Motor Group said.
The move is an extension of the conglomerate's humanitarian aid efforts during major disasters around the world, including local relief and damage recovery.
Hyundai Motor Group donated $500,000 to Indonesia, which was severely damaged by an earthquake and tsunami in 2018 and also gave money to local residents in southern Laos who suffered from flood damage in 2017.
The automotive conglomerate also offered donations and daily necessities in response to other large-scale disasters such as the 2008 Sichuan earthquake in China, the 2009 Haiti earthquake, 2010 Chile earthquake, the 2011 U.S. tornado, 2013 typhoon damage in the Philippines, and heavy rains in Peru and Colombia in 2017.