Visakhapatnam: LG Polymers, the Indian arm of LG Chem, has launched the LG India CSR Foundation in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, to expand its social responsibility initiatives and strengthen community development efforts around its operations.
The launch event was attended by Deputy Chief of Mission Sang-Woo Lim of the Korean Embassy, Member of Parliament Sribharat, Andhra Pradesh MLA Ganababu, Visakhapatnam Police Commissioner Shankar Bhagchi, Consul General Chang-Nyun Kim of the Korean Consulate in Chennai, and LG Chem’s Chief Sustainability Strategy Officer Yunju Ko.
The foundation will focus on programs aimed at improving living conditions, healthcare and vocational skills in villages surrounding the company’s plant. Current initiatives include setting up a drinking water facility for local villages, providing medical services that have already reached more than 6,500 residents, and offering vocational training in tailoring and beauty care. The new foundation office, equipped with classrooms, will also host educational and cultural activities.
Speaking at the inauguration, Deputy Chief of Mission Sang-Woo Lim said LG Chem’s CSR work is “closely aligned with Korea’s broader vision for its partnership with India, which places equal importance on advancing industrial cooperation, fostering community-centered development and deepening people-to-people connections.” He conveyed his best wishes for the foundation’s success in serving as a model for inclusive and sustainable community development.
BI Bureau
