Kangwon Land is stepping up support for festivals in coal-industry transition areas, including Jeongseon, Taebaek, Yeongwol and Samcheok.
The company said Monday it had taken part in the 22nd Black Diamond Festival, held at the Dogye Market area in Samcheok, as part of efforts to strengthen community ties with local residents.
The Black Diamond Festival commemorates the Oct. 10 Dogye survival rights struggle and reaffirms the community's commitment to revitalizing the region through alternative industries. Kangwon Land has provided donation support for the event since 2010.
The company made a financial contribution to the festival to help boost local tourism and community events, while a volunteer team of employees ran a dedicated booth at the venue and engaged directly with residents throughout the day.
Later this month, Kangwon Land plans to open applications for its "First-Half 2027 Regional Event Donation Support Project," through which it will fund festivals and cultural arts events in coal-transition areas to help stimulate local economies.
At the Dogye Market booth that day, visitors learned about Kangwon Land's key ESG management achievements, and a range of programs — including a briquette-making activity — drew a strong response as participants reflected on the festival's historical significance.
Kangwon Land CEO Kim Do-gyun said in a congratulatory address that the company "has been with the region since its founding," adding that it would "further expand practical cooperation and communication that residents can feel, and firmly build the foundation for sustainable shared growth as an anchor company leading the region's future."
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