Community Chest of Korea launches special fundraising for flood victims

The Community Chest of Korea has initiated a special fundraising drive to assist those impacted by the severe rainfall that has inundated southern regions, including Gyeongnam, Busan, and Jeju.

The campaign, running until September 15, seeks to gather donations and relief supplies for residents and areas suffering from the extreme weather. Contributions can be made through the Community Chest's website, dedicated online donation platforms like Naver Happybean and Kakao Gachivalue, or via a special bank account.

This initiative follows a pattern of the Community Chest providing support during large-scale natural disasters. In previous years, the organization raised significant funds for flood victims, collecting 12.9 billion won in 2023 and over 17.5 billion won in 2025 for disaster relief efforts.

According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, the heavy rains since August 15 have claimed one life and injured four people. The damage includes 2,574 reported incidents, such as flooded houses and roads, and fallen trees. In Busan, Gyeongnam, and Jeju, 318 households comprising 564 individuals were temporarily evacuated, with 248 still unable to return home.