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Doosan Engineering & Construction Donates KRW 17 Million to Improve Housing for Vulnerable Households in Busan

May 23, 2025 71  Views
◈ Donation ceremony held at 2:00 p.m. on May 22 at Busan City Hall’s International Protocol Room – attended by the Vice Mayor for Administrative Affairs, Doosan E&C Executive Director, pro golfer of Doosan We’ve Golf Team, and President of the Busan Community Chest of Korea

◈ Donation funded by ticket sales and merchandise (T-shirt) revenue from the “2025 Doosan We’ve Championship” golf tournament

◈ Funds will be used via the Busan Community Chest of Korea to improve housing for discharged patients in need of care, including installation of safety bars, threshold removal, anti-slip measures, and grab bars
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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that a donation ceremony for housing improvement for vulnerable households was held at 2:00 p.m. yesterday (May 22) in the International Protocol Room at City Hall.


Attendees included Lee Jun-seung, Vice Mayor for Administrative Affairs of Busan; Oh Se-wook, Executive Director of Doosan E&C; professional golfer Yoo Hyun-joo of the Doosan We’ve Golf Team; and Lee Soo-tae, President of the Busan Community Chest of Korea.


At the ceremony, Doosan E&C donated KRW 17 million raised from ticket sales and fan merchandise (T-shirt) sales during the “2025 Doosan We’ve Championship” golf tournament, to support housing improvements for the underprivileged in Busan.


The donation will be used by the Busan Community Chest of Korea to improve housing environments for discharged patients in need of care. Improvements will include installation of safety bars, removal of thresholds, anti-slip measures, and installation of grab bars.


Doosan E&C, a leading general construction company in Korea, actively practices corporate social responsibility and pursues a sustainable future.


The company has been engaged in various community contribution efforts, including disaster recovery support and aid for persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups. Additionally, it continues employee-participatory volunteer and donation activities focused on community safety and support for the underprivileged.


Oh Se-wook, Executive Director of Doosan E&C, remarked,
“It is deeply meaningful to give back the support and interest received from citizens during the ‘We’ve Championship’ through this donation,” and added,
“Beyond corporate growth, Doosan E&C will continue to be a sustainable partner in sharing, fulfilling our social responsibilities through diverse contribution efforts.”


Lee Jun-seung, Vice Mayor for Administrative Affairs of Busan, stated,
“This donation from Doosan E&C is expected to greatly help improve the living conditions of vulnerable households,” and emphasized,
“The city will continue working with corporations to eliminate welfare blind spots and promote stable housing for the underprivileged.”



[Appendix 1] Related Photos


[Appendix 2] Ceremony Overview

Donation Ceremony Overview

  • Date/Location: May 22, 2025 (Thu), 14:00, 7F International Protocol Room

  • Attendees:

  • Busan Metropolitan City: Lee Jun-seung (Vice Mayor), Jeong Tae-gi (Director of Social Welfare Bureau), Hwang Soon-gil (Director of Welfare Policy Division)

  • Doosan E&C: Oh Se-wook (Executive Director), Yoo Hyun-joo (Professional Golfer)

  • Busan Community Chest of Korea: Lee Soo-tae (President)

  • Donation Amount: KRW 17 million
    ⇒ Funded by 6.5% of ticket revenue (commemorating 65th anniversary) and T-shirt merchandise sales from the “Doosan We’ve Championship”


Donation Method:
Through the Community Chest of Korea to support housing improvements for vulnerable discharged patients

  • Project Name: “Safe Discharge Care + Safe House”

  • Purpose: Prevent re-hospitalization and support return to normal life through customized home environment improvements

  • Target: Discharged patients in need of home improvement

  • Content:
    – Install safety bars, remove thresholds, install anti-slip materials, grab bars, tailored disinfection services

  • Implementing Agency: Busan Association of Local Self-Sufficiency Centers


Detailed Schedule

Time

Content

Remarks

14:00–14:01

Opening & order announcement


14:01–14:03

Introduction of attendees


14:03–14:06

Report on Doosan E&C’s CSR activities


14:06–14:10

Donation ceremony (plaque delivery & commemorative photo)

Vice Mayor, Doosan Executive, Pro Golfer, BCCK President

14:10–14:20

Reception




[Appendix 3] Doosan E&C’s CSR & Donation Records

Company Overview

  • CEOs: Lee Jeong-hwan, Lee Kang-hong

  • Founded: July 1, 1960

  • HQ: 726 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

  • Employees: Approx. 1,200 (as of March 2025)


Major CSR & Donation History

  • 2023:

  • Emergency support for families in crisis in Nam-gu, Busan: KRW 26 million

  • Flood recovery support: KRW 10 million

  • Support for disabled athletes: KRW 10 million

  • Typhoon Khanun relief: KRW 30 million

  • Golf environment project: KRW 7 million

  • 2024:

  • Support fund for families in crisis: KRW 3 million

  • Support for stray animals: KRW 10 million

  • Support for disabled athletes: KRW 16 million

  • Cheonan City sports fund: KRW 20 million

  • Concert tickets for underprivileged youth: KRW 5 million

  • Support for disabled in Incheon Bupyeong: KRW 14 million

  • Shared kimchi-making with employees: KRW 10 million

  • Housing support for vulnerable households in Cheonan: KRW 10 million

  • 2025:

  • Support for disabled organizations in Ansan: KRW 10 million

  • Wildfire recovery in Yeongnam region: KRW 25 million



[Appendix 4] “Doosan We’ve Championship” Overview

  • Dates: April 3–6, 2025

  • Venue: Dongnae Benest Golf Club

  • Participants: 120 golfers

  • Total Prize Money: KRW 1.2 billion (Winner’s prize: KRW 216 million)

  • Organizers/Broadcast: Doosan E&C / KLPGA / SBS Golf


Highlights:

  • No advertising boards on course – gallery-friendly, like the PGA Masters

  • Appearance by KLPGA legend Shin Ji-ae and all 60 top-ranked players from the 2024 season

  • Gifts for We’ve and Zenith residents: Illy coffee coupon, fried chicken cup coupon


Results:

  • Winner: Lee Ye-won (Total 276 strokes, KRW 216 million prize)

  • Course Record: Kim Min-sol (64 in 1R – Honorary Club Member for 2 Years)

  • Pro-Am Queen: Park Min-ji (Trophy & 10-don gold golf ball)

  • Gallery Attendance: Approx. 10,200

  • Media Coverage: ~40 print articles, ~800 online articles, ~4,000 photo features

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