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Hana Financial to deliver about 1,300 heatwave \'happiness boxes\' to vulnerable groups

Hana Financial Group will deliver about 1,300 “heatwave happiness boxes” to communities nationwide for people vulnerable to extreme heat. The group said it will start with a counselling center in an Incheon jjokbang area and distribute the boxes sequentially. The boxes are designed to help older people and other vulnerable groups get through summer and include cooling bedding, a stand fan, cooling T-shirts, arm sleeves, hydration and electrolyte jelly, samgyetang and instant rice.

Finance

Shinhan Bank to run heatwave shelters at branches nationwide

Shinhan Bank will open its branches nationwide as heatwave shelters to help prevent heat-related illness and support local residents during the summer. The bank said on July 31 it will operate the shelters through Sept. 30. The move follows a business agreement with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to promote use of heatwave shelters. Branches display stickers indicating participation and manage cooling facilities and waiting areas.

Games & Commerce

Starbucks deploys mobile cafe to support heatwave-vulnerable groups

Starbucks has deployed a mobile coffee trailer to support vulnerable groups amid a continuing heatwave. Starbucks Korea said on Thursday it is carrying out community activities such as delivering iced drinks and cooling supplies. It donated 50 million won to the Korea Council on Social Welfare for heat-season support programmes. The company also visited welfare centres and workplaces in July, providing coffee and other items, and plans to expand a customer-participation campaign using the trailer.