The R&D Foundation (Chief: Kyeong Gab-soo) of the Korea Maritime and Ocean University (KMOU) held a briefing on social responsibility activities during the last three years with Pernod Ricard Korea, producer of the world’s leading distilled beverages, at Park Hyatt Busan on December 6. 

The performance briefing had about 25 people including Kyeong Gab-soo, chief of the R&D Foundation of KMOU, Choi seon-young, general sales director of Pernod Ricard Korea and the press in attendance. They enjoyed a meaningful time with a briefing on performances the two parties have promoted for social responsibility during the last three years. 

The activities of the KMOU and Pernod Ricard started from 2014 to contribute establishing a suitable marine environment for Busan’s conditions, protecting the marine ecosystem, and promoting development in the maritime field. With the annual financial support from Pernod Ricard, the KMOU has carried out researches and voluntary activities for preserving and making healthier marine environment along the coast around Busan and Jeju Island. 

In particular, this year, we implemented activities to clean the underwater environment and pick up garbage around coasts at four activity stations (Gwangalli and Haeundae) in Busan and Jeju. It led to a more recognition of citizens to making a cleaner coast and protecting the marine environment. Mr. Kyeong said, “Next year, the two parties are continuously willing to implement social responsibility activities for the development in the marine field based on the situation of Busan.” 

In the meantime, Kim Jae-hyeong of the R&D Foundation and Jeon Jong-gon, PR ambassador of Pernod Ricard were awarded appreciation plaques in the briefing.