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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 7th, First Lady Kim Jung-sook expressed her gratitude via video to the citizens who achieved the 100-degree mark on the Love Thermometer during the 'Hope 2022 Sharing Campaign' conducted by the Community Chest of Korea.


In her video message, Mrs. Kim said, "Each and every warm heart has continuously raised the temperature like a red pillar on the cold streets of midwinter, warmly heating our winter," adding, "The precious hearts collected will be delivered to our neighbors as gifts of courage and hope."



The 'Hope 2022 Sharing Campaign' by the Community Chest of Korea, held annually at the end and beginning of the year, ran for 62 days from December 1 of last year until the end of last month. The fundraising goal of 370 billion won was reached early on the 17th of last month, and the final amount raised was 427.9 billion won, with the final temperature of the 'Love Thermometer' reaching 115.6 degrees.


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