The Heart Temperature of Pohang Citizens is 120 Degrees... 'Hope Sharing Campaign' Raises 1.5 Billion Won

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Dong-wook] Pohang City, Gyeongbuk announced on the 3rd that it raised 1.5 billion KRW by the 31st, when the year-end and New Year donation campaign 'Hope Sharing Campaign' ended, exceeding the initial target of 1.25 billion KRW.

Despite the adverse conditions of prolonged COVID-19 and economic recession, the warm hearts of people wanting to help neighbors in need continued, and the 'Love Thermometer' closed at 120 degrees, far surpassing 100 degrees.

Mayor Lee Kang-deok said, "It seems that the warm hearts of citizens wanting to share even a little of their neighbors' difficulties gathered to exceed the target amount," adding, "We will do our best to ensure that the raised funds are properly delivered to citizens in need after distribution."

Meanwhile, the Love Thermometer is part of the Hope Sharing Campaign by the Community Chest of Korea, and it rises by one degree each time 1% of the target donation amount is collected.

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