"Cheer Up, Muju-gun!" Voluntary Participation of Senior Officials in Donations

Exterior view of Muju County Office. Photo by Muju County

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Go Dallyeong] Muju County is currently providing disaster basic income of 100,000 won per person (2.42 billion won in total) to all residents, and it has attracted attention as 33 senior officials at grade 5 or higher, including County Governor Hwang Inhong, have voluntarily decided to participate in donations.

According to Muju County on the 11th, this decision was made during the weekly work meeting, and the donated amount will be used for emergency relief for vulnerable families and urgent support for small business owners in the area through the Jeonbuk Community Chest of Korea.

Additionally, the ‘Cheer Up! Muju County Sharing Campaign’ will be held until the 30th of next month, operating a separate donation window (Muju County Office Social Welfare Division, Eup/Myeon Customized Welfare Team) to support voluntary donations not only from public officials but also from residents.

The donation reception (cash, local gift certificates, and other in-kind donations) is through the Jeonbuk Community Chest of Korea, and all types of donations including Muju County disaster basic income, government disaster support funds, salaries, and general donations are accepted.

Muju County Governor Hwang Inhong said, “Although these are difficult times for everyone, senior officials of Muju County have taken the lead in helping the community and residents, and inquiries from institutions, social organizations, and residents wishing to participate are continuing. Based on mutual support, our county will strengthen quarantine measures to maintain its reputation as a COVID-19 clean county until the end, and we will do our best to overcome crises in various fields such as the economy.”

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