Gyeonggi Anseong-si MERS EOF revealed on the 8th that Jang Jung Industrial has donated 28,000 disposable masks (worth KRW 5.6 million).

According to the city on the 9th, this donation took place at a time where buying masks is difficult in the market after the MERS outbreak, and is regarded as an example of the spirit of citizenship. 

Anseong-si intents to provide donated masks to the elderly and students with weak immune systems at silver halls, senior care centers, social welfare centers, schools, etc.

Kim Tae Kyu Jang Jung Industrial CEO claimed “We have decided to donate after receiving a lot of mask purchase queries due to MERS, we hope this helps people that are in need.”

Anseong Mayor Hwang Eun Sung emphasized “Government officials will eliminate MERS as soon as possible while being at the front line”.

The city set a Anseong MERS EOF on the 6th in response to MERS, and has started 24hour emergency operation in groups of 2.