The Mansu 6(yuk)-dong New Village Council (Saemaul Association, 새마을협의회) in Namdong-gu (남동구), Incheon (인천) (Chairman Cho Gye-seok, 조계석) announced on the 20th that it had delivered cool watermelons to 13 senior centers in the neighborhood to mark Chobok (초복), the first day of the summer heat period, wishing the elderly a healthy summer. The gift-giving was organized to coincide with Chobok, the beginning of the sweltering “sambok” (삼복) heat, and was voluntarily prepared by council members as a gesture of respect for the elderly.
 [코리안투데이] Members of the Mansu 6(yuk)-dong New Village Council delivering watermelons to a senior center © 김현수 기자 |
Senior Center Elder: “I Felt the Warmth of Neighborly Affection”
An elderly resident who received watermelon expressed gratitude, saying, “Thanks to them remembering us and taking such good care of us every year without fail, I think we’ll be able to get through this summer’s heat just fine. Eating this cool watermelon filled with neighborly affection felt like receiving the members’ warm hearts as a gift as well.”
Chairman Cho Gye-seok: “We Will Continue Our Sharing Activities”
Chairman Cho Gye-seok of the New Village Council said, “This summer has been especially hot, and I hope the elderly residents enjoy the watermelon and, if only for a moment, forget the heat and spend a healthy, energetic day.”
He added, “We will continue to carefully look after our marginalized neighbors and carry on sharing activities that bring warmth to the community.”
[ Reporter Kim Hyun-soo ] incheoneast@thekoreantoday.com
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