SK Group Chairman Choi Tae-won (photo) said on the 1st, “It is a time when a new entrepreneurial spirit is needed to sympathize with the society and work together to solve problems.” ) “Creation” was once again emphasized and “I will continue to think about what a company that will add happiness to society as a whole.”
He reflected on the achievements made by SK, “not because it was good on its own, but because of the opportunities and support allowed by society. However, it was not enough to repay the benefits and encouragement received.” At the same time, he diagnosed that what the times demand from businessmen is’solving social problems’.
Chairman Choi emphasized, “If a disaster such as the spread of Corona 19 occurs, the vulnerable class collapses and the social problem deepens,” he said. “Companies can no longer be free from this problem.” He also suggested that “a company cannot solve all social problems, but it would be best to do what is possible right away.
He ordered that SK Group actively address social problems, taking as an example the’Happy Lunchbox’ activity that SK Group has been doing for the past 15 years to create public meals for underprivileged neighbors and jobs for the vulnerable. Chairman Choi concluded the New Year’s speech, saying, “Let’s gather all our strength based on challenge, ambition, and a new entrepreneurial spirit.”
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