Hundreds flock to receive gifts for chaebol New Year, 4 crushed to death
Jan 24, 2025
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According to foreign media such as VN Express, Sokkong (78), Cambodia's leading chaebol, held an event to distribute 40,000 riel (about 14,000 won) of New Year's cash and 2 kilograms of rice per person at his mansion in downtown Phnom Penh on the morning of the 23rd.
As hundreds of people rushed to the main gate of the mansion, two men and two women collapsed and were taken to a nearby hospital, but eventually died. In addition, five people are injured and are being treated in hospital.
Police said "Some elderly people with health problems fell while pushing for gifts, and so far four people have died."
Local media announced that Governor Phnom Penh and Sokkong would jointly deliver 15 million riel (about 5.3 million won) per death and 4 million riel (about 1.4 million won) per injured person.
In Cambodia, rich families often give out New Year's gift envelopes ahead of the Lunar New Year. However, the amount is not clear.
Meanwhile, Sokkong has various businesses such as oil, hotels, clothing, construction, and casinos, and is one of Cambodia's richest people.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
