Hwacheon County in Gangwon Province received 66 million won in hometown love donations in a single day. As donations from residents in Chuncheon and Seoul continued to pour in, the Hwacheon County Council also promoted the hometown love donation program at an event in the metropolitan area.
According to Hwacheon County on August 23, Kim Ho-je (65), a resident of Chuncheon, visited Hwacheon County Mayor Kim Se-hun on August 21 and donated 10 million won. On the same day, Choi Sang-woo (60), also from Chuncheon, contributed 20 million won, while Lim Han-soo (45) from Seoul donated 20 million won. Jung Yeong-ran (60), another Chuncheon resident, also donated 10 million won.
Smaller donations followed as well. Jung Yeon-ho (42) and Kim Myo-seon (60), both from Chuncheon, each donated 3 million won to Mayor Kim Se-hun.
In total, the six donors contributed 66 million won. Notably, the participation of donors from outside Hwacheon demonstrates the program's intent to support the region.
The Hwacheon County Council has also engaged in on-site promotion to enhance the hometown love donation program. On August 21, Council Chair Jo Woong-hee and other members visited the 'National 8 Provinces Local Food Expo' and the 'Hometown Love Donation Expo' at the Suwon Convention Center to check on the operation of Hwacheon's promotional booth and encourage the staff.
After touring the expo showcasing local foods and specialties from various regions, the council members visited two booths operated by Hwacheon County to review the display and sale of local agricultural products. They also examined promotional examples from local governments across the country and the various gifts offered by region, seeking ways to expand participation in Hwacheon's hometown love donation program.
The hometown love donation program connects donations from residents outside the area to local development and community welfare, while promoting local agricultural products through gift offerings. It serves as a new tool for revitalizing local communities for municipalities.
Hwacheon County plans to enhance the program by expanding participation in donations and promoting local characteristics through gifts, aiming to raise awareness of the region and support the local economy.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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