Two Elementary School Sisters from Muan-gun Donate Two Piggy Banks Saved Over One Year

"A Small Amount, But Want to Help Neighbors in Need"

Jihyorin (10, female), a third grader at Unnam Elementary School, and Jyerin (6, female), a kindergartener, visited the Unnam Township Office to donate their piggy banks and four masks they had saved over the past year.
(Photo by Muan-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] In Muan County, as volunteer work and donations from residents continue to support those struggling due to COVID-19, even small hands have joined in, creating a heartwarming impression.

Unnam-myeon (Chief Park Jong-hak) announced on the 24th that on the 23rd, Jihyo-rin (10, female), a third grader at Unnam Elementary School, and Jye-rin (6, female), a kindergartener, visited the Unnam-myeon office to donate their piggy banks and four masks they had saved over the past year.

The two sisters living in Unnam-myeon said, "We saw many people struggling due to COVID-19 through the news," and added, "Although it is a small amount, we wanted to help neighbors in need, so we decided to donate two piggy banks we have been saving for the past year."

In response, Chief Park Jong-hak said, "It is truly admirable and touching that at such a young age they want to help others," and added, "If this culture of donation continues, it is expected to have a significant ripple effect in the local community."

Meanwhile, the donated funds will be delivered through the Muan County Comprehensive Social Welfare Center to be used for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, disabled persons, and pregnant women within the county.

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