Im Taek, Mayor of Gwangju Dong-gu, Joins Donation Campaign to Overcome COVID-19 Crisis
30% of 4 Months' Salary Donated to Gwangju Social Welfare Community Chest
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Community Chest of Korea (Chairman Han Sangwon) announced on the 6th that Im Taek, Mayor of Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, joined the salary donation campaign to share the pain with citizens struggling due to COVID-19.
Mayor Im donated 30% of his salary for 4 months to the Gwangju Community Chest of Korea.
This will be used to support vulnerable groups in Dong-gu, Gwangju, who are experiencing difficulties due to COVID-19.
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Mayor Im said, "Although everyone is facing difficulties due to COVID-19, warm helping hands continue to be extended to overcome the crisis. I hope the donated amount will be of some help, and the district office will also actively respond to overcome the crisis."
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