Singer Cho Jung-min took part in a heartwarming act of sharing just ahead of the Chuseok holiday.

On October 1, at the Central Volunteer Center of the Seoul Metropolitan branch of the Korean Red Cross, trot singer Cho Jung-min joined hands with the Culinary Volunteers Association and the Celebrity Volunteer Group to support vulnerable neighbors for Chuseok. The event was hosted by the Culinary Volunteers Association, chaired by Jung Sung-duk, under the Seoul branch of the Korean Red Cross.

Cho Jung-min participated alongside chefs Lee Yeon-bok and Lim Tae-hoon, singer Yang Ji-eun, actors Han Bo-reum and Yoon Jong-hoon, and others. Together, they prepared traditional holiday foods and daily necessities with care, practicing the spirit of sharing for neighbors living on the margins in Jongno and Jung districts.

During the event, Cho Jung-min collaborated with other volunteers to pack songpyeon (rice cakes), seasonal fruits, and winter blankets, offering her support to create holiday gift packages for disadvantaged households. Special dishes such as dongpo pork, chicken breast salad, gondre pancakes, and jajangmyeon were freshly cooked by chefs Lee Yeon-bok and Lim Tae-hoon.

The prepared food and gifts were delivered to 150 households who are regularly cared for through partnerships with Red Cross volunteers. Each family received personal visits from volunteers, who delivered the meals and checked in on residents, sharing moments of warmth and kindness.

Chef Lee Yeon-bok remarked, "As the origins of Chuseok are rooted in sharing food and enjoying festivities together, I joined with the hope that everyone can experience abundance in both body and spirit during this season. It feels even more meaningful to extend this warmth to neighbors in need through the joint efforts of the Culinary Volunteers Association and celebrities."

Heo Hye-sook, Secretary General of the Seoul branch of the Korean Red Cross, expressed her appreciation, saying, "I am deeply grateful to Chef Lee Yeon-bok, the Culinary Volunteers Association, and all participating celebrities for creating unforgettable memories and comfort for the elderly and children. We will continue doing our utmost to spread the ripple effect of this positive influence throughout the community."

Meanwhile, through the Chuseok holiday, 746 Red Cross volunteers from the Seoul branch are making direct visits to 5,332 vulnerable households in the city, providing emotional support. For this latest campaign, more than KRW 1.8 billion in donations were collected from across various sectors of society.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

Photo=Seoul Red Cross