Doosan Pledges $5 Million for Nepal Flood Relief
Doosan Group has decided to provide an emergency $5 million (about 7.0 billion won) in support for the Rasuwa area of Nepal, where massive flooding caused severe loss of life and property damage. The support is intended to aid swift search and rescue operations in the disaster area and accelerate re
Doosan Group has pledged a significant $5 million (approximately 7.0 billion won) to aid flood relief efforts in Nepal's Rasuwa area. The disaster has resulted in substantial loss of life and property damage. The funds aim to expedite search and rescue operations and hasten recovery activities in the affected region.
The company announced the support plan on August 27, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian assistance due to the sudden large-scale disaster. Doosan Group intends to use the funds, in collaboration with local relief organizations, to deploy crucial rescue equipment and supply relief materials to displaced residents.
Beyond financial aid, Doosan is intensifying its on-site response. The company confirmed the loss of contact with some employees working at a local hydropower plant construction site and swiftly established an emergency response headquarters. An on-site response team, led by CEO Jeong Yeon-in, was dispatched to Nepal on August 27 to assess the situation and work with government authorities and rescue agencies. Their priority is to determine the locations of the missing employees.
Despite challenging conditions, including poor local communications, Doosan will utilize all available resources to confirm the safety of the employees and support rescue activities. This initiative is part of Doosan Group's global social contribution efforts, which the company has undertaken during major disasters. In the past, Doosan has contributed construction equipment and donations to disaster sites worldwide, including after the Haiti earthquake, the Great East Japan Earthquake, and typhoon damage in the Philippines.
Industry observers view the latest measure as a demonstration of Doosan's commitment to corporate social responsibility and safety management at local business sites. The direct involvement of top management in overseeing the response on-site reflects a management philosophy that prioritizes employee protection. Doosan Group plans to maintain close communication with the Nepalese government and relevant agencies while assessing the need for additional support.
The emergency response headquarters operates on a 24-hour basis, continuously monitoring real-time changes in the local situation.
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