By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
The chilly season is here and what could be warmer than to donate some love to those who are in need? Now donors can carry out their good deeds with the help of their mobile phones.
Walking along the streets, people can find volunteers dressed in Santa coats and hats, ringing bells and chanting ``Let's Help the Poor.''
The famous bells and red kettles have become the symbol of the Christmas spirit of donation, and now people can donate more quickly and easily through their phones.
The Salvation Army announced last week that it has joined SK Telecom, the nation's foremost wireless operator, to offer a special donation service that will save both time and effort for those who want to share their love.
Simply press **939 and then the NATE key on the mobile phone and users will be automatically linked to the donation event page. If users have remaining points from various services such as Rainbow and OK Cashbag, they can donate them. Points are deleted at the end of the year.
``It's a quick and easy way to donate. We believe it will be a great way to help the younger generation donate as well,'' an officer from the Salvation Army said.
To enjoy the donation spirit from start to finish, walk up to the red kettle. But to share love in a faster and more ``modern'' way, press **939 and NATE.
The service will continue until Dec. 24, 2008.