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        A Spoonful of Hope with Kimjang: LG Chem Shares Warmth by Making Kimchi

        2025. 01. 24

        In the fierce winds of winter, the warmth of shared affection gleams all the more precious. During this cold season, Koreans practice a distinctive tradition of making and storing Kimchi in every home, bracing for the long winter. In particular, one of the most heartwarming scenes of the time is when families and neighbors gather up for Kimjang*, an event filled with laughter and conversations. For Koreans, Kimchi is not merely food; it is an essential dish on the Korean table and a vital thread woven into the fabrics of their daily lives. Furthermore, the culture of sharing freshly-made Kimchi with neighbors as a gesture of warmth and kindness has been cherished through generations. Every winter, LG Chem upholds this tradition, delivering hope to marginalized communities.

        Today, we want to share the warm moments of giving, where LG Chem employees came together to create difference.

        *Kimjang: The practice of making and sharing Kimchi, a unique food that represents the Korean table. It is an activity which fosters communication among various communities, and has been recognized as both a traditional and living culture, earning its place as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.


        LG Chem’s Warm Kimchi-Sharing at Cheongju·Ochang Plants

        LG Chem Cheongju and Ochang plants in Korea are spreading warmth and touching the hearts of their local communities. In November 2024, employees at the Cheongju plant visited Chungbuk Hye-neung Children’s Home in Cheongju to deliver 300 kilograms of hand-made Kimchi. The officials from the children’s home expressed their heartfelt gratitude, saying, “We deeply appreciate LG Chem’s employees for the support of Kimchi every year, which has been great help in managing our facility.”

        Following that, in December, around 20 employees from LG Chem Cheongju and Ochang plants gathered and held Kimjang at Boram Dongsan, a vocatlitation facility for people with disabilities. The event was funded by voluntary donations collected from the employees, and the Kimchi, made with great care, was delivered to vulnerable groups in the local community along with other daily necessities.

        Beyond simple support, LG Chem Cheongju and Ochang plants are embodying the value of warm sharing with the local community to fulfill their social responsibility. By making Kimchi with dedication and care, the employees left a lasting impression on the community and spread positive impacts.

         

        Love Infused in Every Leaf of Cabbage:
        LG Chem Love-Sharing Volunteer Group’s Kimjang Event

        The Love-Sharing Volunteer Group of LG Chem Iksan plant in Korea held a Kimjang event for local homebound people with disabilities, in collaboration with the Iksan Welfare Center for the Disabled. The activity took place in the welfare center’s cafeteria, where the volunteer group’s executives, members, and the center staff rolled up their sleeves to prepare 650 heads of Kimchi. The freshly-made Kimchi was then delivered to 50 families of homebound individuals with disabilities, adding even greater meaning to the event. The welfare center official left a message, “We sincerely thank the LG Chem Love-Sharing Volunteer Group for practicing social responsibility and showing how to grow together with the local community. We will continue to communicate with local people with disabilities and work to spread this warm culture of sharing.”

        This year’s activity was not just about making Kimchi; it was a valuable experience of providing practical help to those in need within the local community. The LG Chem Iksan plant Love-Sharing Volunteer Group will keep driving various acts of giving, fulfilling their social responsibility and growing alongside the community.

         

        Adding Warmth Through Side Dishes:
        A Heartfelt Meal Shared by LG Chem BPA/PC Plant in Korea

        LG Chem BPA/PC Plant in Korea also took part in warm sharing for neighbors in need. Around 10 employees from the plant partnered with the Ssangbong Social Welfare Center to deliver side dishes to elderlies, including seniors raising grandchildren and those living alone. Considering the recent economic difficulties brought on by abnormal weather conditions, they prepared a variety of supplementary food items, such as yeolmu mul Kimchi*, eggs, ramen, seaweed, bean sprouts, fish cakes, and orange juice, which were delivered to 80 households. Though inexperienced, the team carefully trimmed the yeolmu (young radish greens) and mixed the seasoning, and even went so far as to personally deliver the heartfelt Kimchi to each family, out of warmth and care.

        *Yeolmu mul Kimchi: A type of Kimchi, made with yeolmu (young radish greens) and extra broth to make it more watery than other styles of Kimchi.

        The employees who participated on this day devoted themselves to bring health and joy to the elderly, doing their best to realize the value of sharing. The Ssangbong Welfare Center commented, “We’ve been incredibly lucky to receive sustained support from the LG Chem BPA/PC plant, and we kindly ask that you continue to show interest in the vulnerable groups in the community.” The event marked an important milestone for LG Chem in practicing a sustainable culture of sharing and growing alongside the local community.


        LG Chem’s Kimjang and side dish sharing events were more than just a one-time volunteer activity; it was a priceless opportunity to form a deep connection with the local community and give life to the spirit of giving. Kimjang is a winter tradition observed by Korean families, a significant cultural practice of gathering together and sharing affection while preparing the Kimchi together. By making Kimchi and side dishes together, LG Chem employees shared their warm heart and empathy with every piece of the ingredient, uplifting the neighbors who in need.

        Every year, as a member of the local community, LG Chem conducts various social contribution activities to fulfill their social responsibility. Going forward, the company will carry on this sustainable culture of sharing and grow together with as many neighbors as possible. Each plant contributed with more than just material support; they created precious moments of spreading warmth throughout the community. Through these activities, we believe that small acts of kindness will lead to groundbreaking changes, transforming the world into a warmer place. LG Chem will continue their relentless efforts to support neighbors in need and share the company’s positive influence.

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