It was on July 23rd, 2020 that violent floods due to torrential rains hit the town of Gurye located in the south of South Korea. A heavy toll which claimed several victims and caused great landslides as well as great material damage. Tragedy having had a great echo in the country, already severely affected by the covid-19 crisis which has installed in the country a climate of tension with the confinement of some regions and strict health controls for travelers. Floods that lasted several days and killed several people as well as thousands of displaced people who had to leave their homes urgently. A wave of support and donations followed this disaster which mobilized many people including several public figures, support which made it possible to make the situation known to the whole country until reaching and warning the international community. JINYOUNG, a member of the South Korean kpop group GOT7, has donated more than 20 million won (around € 14,200 and $ 16,900) to flood victims through the Hope Bridge association, which works to help flood victims. victims and provide them with food and temporary accommodation. The association thus created the “2020 Support for the flooded neighborhood” campaign, the main purpose of which is to identify the damage caused by torrential rains and to help with reconstruction. A discreet and generous gift from the idol that has not officially made a statement. Publicly revealed by the private South Korean channel MBN Star, the artist’s gesture is added to the list of donations made by the members of GOT7.
Journalist: Kass Translator: Shawn Sources: MBN Star officiel
