Gyeongnam Jinju-si Selected as an 'Excellent City' for Two Consecutive Years in Hope 2021 Neighbor Love Campaign

Hope 2021 Neighbor Love Merit Award

Jinju City Hall Exterior View

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Jinju City, Gyeongnam Province, announced on the 5th that it was selected as an 'Excellent City' for the 'Hope 2021 Neighborly Love' merit and received a commendation from the Chairman of the Gyeongnam Community Chest of Korea.

The city was highly recognized for its contribution to improving fundraising results by actively promoting neighbor-helping events and programs, and was selected as an 'Excellent City' for two consecutive years following last year.

In addition, for the Hope 2021 Neighborly Love merit awards, Professor Kim Jae-hwan of Korea International University received the Community Chest Chairman's Award, and Lee Hyun-jung, secretary of the Jinju City Community Security Council, received the Gyeongnam Governor's Award.

Professor Kim Jae-hwan, who was selected as an excellent donor and received a merit award, has been practicing sharing by supporting 14 low-income households monthly for 12 years since 2009, and has been leading efforts to help neighbors in need in the region by regularly donating ten 20kg bags of rice to free meal centers.

Mayor Cho Gyu-il said, "I sincerely thank the awardees who practiced good deeds during this difficult time due to COVID-19, and I will continue to carry out city administration that practices sharing and maintains continuous interest so that the hope of the local community can be sustained."

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