Anonymous Donor in Gyeongbuk Donates 500 Million Won for 'COVID-19 Overcome' Fund... Citizens Say "Moved"
"Please Do Not Reveal My Identity"
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] In Gyeongbuk, citizens are continuing to show their support after it was revealed that an anonymous individual donated 500 million won to help overcome the COVID-19 crisis.
On the 10th, Gyeongbuk Province announced that an anonymous donor recently sent 500 million won through the Gyeongbuk Community Chest of Korea.
The donor reportedly requested to remain anonymous when transferring the donation to the Gyeongbuk Community Chest account.
In addition, the province has received donations totaling 230 million won and various supplies such as masks, lunch boxes, and bottled water from several organizations including Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and Korea Expressway Corporation.
Upon hearing the news, citizens sent messages of support such as "I was deeply moved by this heartwarming news," "It's a world worth living in even during difficult times," "Please use it meaningfully," "I was so touched I almost cried," and "I hope it goes to those working hard to defeat COVID-19."
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Meanwhile, the province plans to use the donations to support medical sites and vulnerable groups.
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