▲ This photo, taken July 21, 2025, and provided by Samsung Electronics Co., shows the company's employees inspecting and repairing water-damaged home appliances in a flood-hit area. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
▲ This July 21, 2025, photo shows a building destroyed by last week's torrential rains in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province. (Yonhap)

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(LEAD) Conglomerates step up relief efforts in flood-hit areas with donations, on-site aid

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SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Group and other South Korean conglomerates have ramped up relief and recovery efforts for residents affected by recent flooding across the country, the companies said Tuesday.

Samsung Group said it donated 3 billion won (US$2.17 million) in cash and supplies to support the recovery in the flood-hit areas. Samsung Electronics Co. began offering free inspections and repairs for flooded home appliances and smartphones Friday.

SK Group contributed 2.3 billion won in cash and supplies to recovery efforts in the affected regions, including Sancheong in South Gyeongsang Province. Affiliates of the group are also providing on-site assistance.

SK hynix Inc., its chipmaking arm, donated 175 packages of relief tents and floor mats for displaced residents in Asan and Yesan counties in South Chungcheong Province. SK Telecom Co. set up mobile phone charging stations, distributed portable chargers and supplied other emergency goods.

LG Group and Hyundai Motor Group each donated 2 billion won to the nationwide recovery efforts.

LG Electronics Inc. established emergency repair centers in South Chungcheong Province to service damaged home appliances. LG H&H Co. provided personal care products, including toothbrushes, toothpaste and shampoo, while LG Uplus Corp. offered telecommunications services to displaced residents.

Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Corp. said they will cut repair charges by up to 50 percent for vehicles damaged by flooding.

Steelmaker POSCO Group and shipbuilding group HD Hyundai each contributed 2 billion won to relief efforts, while retail giant Lotte Group delivered 1 billion won.

Torrential rains since Wednesday have caused floods and landslides, leaving at least 18 people dead, with the heaviest damage reported in southern regions, including Sancheong.

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