This is the time of the year when you see the Salvation Army take to the streets to raise money for those in need. And this year, the Salvation Army here in Korea is promoting the spirit of giving in a smarter way.
Lee Kyung-eun has this story.
The red, iconic Salvation Army pot has become a symbol of the season,…with many people knowing the feeling of taking money out of their pocket and dropping it in the pot on a cold winter day.
But this year in central Seoul, the pots are a little bit different.
"The Salvation Army Korea Territory has introduced the so-called Smart Charity Pot. And it allows you make a donation by just one touch of your card. "
Installing the smart pot for the first time in Seoul Plaza on Wednesday, the Salvation Army said it is adapting its charity culture to suit people's changing lifestyles.
"It will help reach people who are more used to card and online payments than cash. We are first distributing 100 pots across the city this year but plan to spread them across the whole nation by next year."
The new device also takes transportation cards or online payment systems like Zero pay and Naver Pay.
It is a collaboration between the Korean Salvation Army and the local branch of German cookware company Fissler, which has been providing and repairing the pots since 2004.
Lately, they have been working together to transform the traditional charity campaign into a more fun and interactive activity.
And this year, their new high-tech pot not only makes the donation process convenient but also more interesting.
"I've always participated in the campaign with cash. So first of all, it feels very new. And it also makes donations more fun."
Also for this year, the Salvation Army has introduced the Hope Train, which will offer a warm shelter for citizens while sending people the message that the spirit of giving will keep moving forward.
Located in one of the busiest areas of the city, the Salvation Army's new project will give people a chance to think about their neighbors in need and what they can do to help.
Lee Kyung-eun, Arirang News.
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