Yeosu City, Hope 2020 Sharing Campaign 'Record Highest Amount Achieved'

1.195 Billion KRW, 144% of Target Achieved, Ranked 1st in Jeonnam Province

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Yeosu City, Jeollanam-do announced on the 21st that it raised approximately 1.195 billion won through the 'Hope 2020 Sharing Campaign,' setting a new record for the highest amount ever collected.

Despite the economic downturn, participation from various sectors achieved 144% of the target amount, marking the best fundraising performance in history.

The Hope 2020 Sharing Campaign, under the slogan "Happy Jeonnam through Sharing," is a sharing event in which all citizens participate to deliver love and hope to neighbors who are struggling and marginalized during the year-end and New Year season. It was held from November 20 last year to January 31 this year.

Mayor Kwon Oh-bong of Yeosu said, "Since 2011, the warmth of Yeosu citizens' love for their neighbors has only increased, and as the mayor of Yeosu, I feel deeply happy and proud."

He added, "I sincerely thank the citizens, companies, institutions, and organizations who participated in the campaign, and we will use the funds raised with the heartfelt intentions of the participating citizens to provide great support to neighbors in difficulty and hardship."

The funds collected through the Hope 2020 Sharing Campaign will be used in various ways such as basic livelihood support, health and medical care, education and self-reliance, and housing environment improvement for low-income families through the Jeonnam Social Welfare Community Chest.

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