Employees of the Korea Shipbuilding and Marine Equipment Research Institute collectively donated over 16 million won to Mokpo City.
Mokpo City announced on the 28th that the Korea Shipbuilding and Marine Equipment Research Institute contributed 16.25 million won in hometown love donations on the 23rd. A total of 156 employees voluntarily participated in this donation.
This contribution is particularly significant as it marks a continuation of support rather than a one-time event. The institute donated 4.2 million won to Mokpo City last year, and this year's donation amount has increased substantially.
The Korea Shipbuilding and Marine Equipment Research Institute is a specialized production technology research organization that supports technology development, testing, and certification in the shipbuilding and marine equipment sector.
The institute's connection to Mokpo extends beyond donations. It is currently working on establishing an 'Eco-friendly Ammonia Ship Fuel Supply Demonstration Center' in the Mokpo Daeyang Industrial Complex, with a total project cost of 20 billion won.
This project is part of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's initiative to build a demonstration base for eco-friendly ship ammonia fuel supply systems, set to run from 2024 to 2028. The goal is to create facilities capable of integrated testing of various components and equipment to support the development of eco-friendly ship technologies and enhance the competitiveness of related companies.
Thus, the institute's hometown love donation not only contributes to community sharing but also plays a role in fostering the future shipbuilding and marine industry in Mokpo.
Yang Won-chang, president of the Korea Shipbuilding and Marine Equipment Research Institute, stated, “The voluntary spirit of our employees has allowed us to continue this meaningful donation, and we will continue to practice sharing while coexisting with the local community.”
Kang Seong-hwi, mayor of Mokpo City, expressed gratitude to the employees for their warm contributions for the second consecutive year, saying, “The valuable donation will be meaningfully utilized for the welfare of citizens and local development.”
Meanwhile, Mokpo City plans to use the hometown love donations to implement projects that reflect local conditions, such as 'Safe Care for Parents in Hometown Hospital Visits' and 'Happy Dining for All.' The city aims to link the raised donations to projects that enhance citizen welfare while expanding participation in hometown love donations.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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