Creation of a special headquarters of Association of Korean business clubs (UKBC) to combat the Coronavirus pandemic
As we all know, the planet is experiencing a major pandemic of the COVID-19 coronavirus infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus almost everywhere. The breakout, which was first recorded in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 led to the fact that now (at 04.08.2020) in the countries of our UKBC family, the situation is as follows:
# |
# in the international ranking of COVID-19 incidence |
Country |
Club name |
Confirmed cases |
Recovered |
Died |
1 |
4 |
Russian Federation, St. Petersburg |
KIMCHI Business Club |
856264 |
653593 |
14207 |
2 |
Russian Federation, Moscow |
MKBC (Moscow Korean Business Club) |
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3 |
Russian Federation, Primorsky Territory |
WonDon Business Club |
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4 |
27 |
Kazakhstan |
Business Club of the Association of Koreans of Kazakhstan |
93820 |
65132 |
793 |
5 |
34 |
Ukraine |
KBCU Business Club of the All-Ukrainian Association of Koreans |
73158 |
39876 |
1738 |
6 |
51 |
Kyrgyzstan |
Bishkek-Forum Business club |
37129 |
27927 |
1420 |
7 |
Progress Union of Entrepreneurs |
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8 |
60 |
Uzbekistan |
Koryoin Club of Entrepreneurs of Koreans of Uzbekistan |
26066 |
16838 |
157 |
9 |
74 |
South Korea |
KBN (Koryo Business Network) |
14423 |
13352 |
301 |
Total, in the countries that are part of the UKBC, as of the time of this writing:
Confirmed cases of coronavirus infection: 1,100,860 people,
Recovered: 816,718 people,
Died: 18,616 people.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused serious social and economic consequences, including the largest global recession since the Great Depression and mass famine, affecting about 265 million people. This has led to the postponement or cancellation of many sporting, religious, political and cultural events, and widespread supply shortages have been exacerbated by panic buying.
In connection with the current situation, the Association of Korean Business Clubs simply could not remain on the sidelines, and for the purpose of mutual support and assistance, it was decided to create an emergency headquarters. The movement was initiated by members of the Bishkek Forum business club following the example of the Koryoin club of entrepreneurs of Koreans of Uzbekistan and quickly grew into the Emergency Situations Center on 07.07.2020. The current president of UKBC, Mr.Kim Alexander, headed the headquarters and took responsibility for its organization and coordination. The headquarters was created on the basis of the initiative participants of the Coordination Council:
- responsible for coordination between clubs (reception, coordination of necessary preparations, tracking delivery), 2 people.
- responsible for logistics, 2 people.
- treasurer of the fund, 1
- audit committee (at least 2 people from different clubs).
Thus, now the headquarters consists of:
1. Leader:
Alexander Kim (Business Club of the Association of Koreans of Kazakhstan)
2. Coordinators:
Vladimir Li (Bishkek Forum),
Yuri Kim (Business Club of the Association of Koreans of Kazakhstan)
3. Logistics:
Howard Sin (Bishkek Forum), Vyacheslav Kim (Korein),
Vitaly Yen (Bishkek Forum)
4. Revision Commission:
Alexander Lim (Korein),
Alexey Lee (KBN)
5. Treasurer:
Alexandra Em (Business Club of the Association of Koreans of Kazakhstan)
Club coordinators (liaising with headquarters by exchanging information on the club's needs and opportunities):
KBN (Koryo Business Network) - Tatiana Pak
Progress Union of Entrepreneurs - Irina Pak
Business Club of the Association of Koreans of Kazakhstan - Sergey Li, Elena Tsoi
Koryoin Club of Entrepreneurs of Koreans of Uzbekistan - Andrey Yugay
Bishkek-Forum Business Club - Vladimir Li
MKBC (Moscow Korean Business Club) - Irina Kim
KIMCHI Business Club - Sergey Lim
KBCU Business Club of the All-Ukrainian Association of Koreans - 0.
Funds were raised for the needs of the headquarters (purchase of medicines, medical equipment and PPE). Everything needed was delivered to needy families who, due to circumstances, could not seek help on their own. Mutual help in such difficult times for all of us is the basis of our existence. Once again, the united spirit of the UKBC members showed their unity, because there is Power in it! And it is impossible not to admire and be proud of this. There is a glimmer of hope in our hearts that we will be able to withstand this test. And at such a moment I would like to wish you and your families only the most important thing at the moment - good health and faith in yourself!
Arystanbaev Daniyar,
Executive Secretary of UKBC