Muan-gun Cheonggye Nonghyup Donates 500 Bags of White Rice for Underprivileged Groups

(On the left) Jeong Dosik, head of Cheonggye Nonghyup, donated 500 bags of white rice (10 kg each) to help neighbors in need within the district. Photo by Muan-gun provided

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] Muan County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) announced on the 28th that on the 27th, Cheonggye Nonghyup (Cooperative President Jeong Do-sik) donated 500 bags of white rice (10kg each) to help neighbors in need within the county.

Since its establishment in 1969, Cheonggye Nonghyup has contributed to improving the rights of its members and increasing farmers' incomes, and has been giving back to the local community through regular scholarship donations and rice contributions.

Cooperative President Jeong Do-sik stated, “We will continue to do our best for agricultural development so that the Nonghyup can be loved by the county residents.”

Governor Kim San said, “I would like to express my gratitude to Cheonggye Nonghyup for practicing sharing despite these difficult times,” adding, “The rice prepared with the sincerity of the Nonghyup executives and employees will be a great help to neighbors who are marginalized during the winter season.”

Meanwhile, Muan County plans to deliver the donated rice to low-income families and social welfare facilities in need through the Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea.

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