Gobyungheon, Chairman of Gyeongbuk Employers Federation, Donates 5 Million Won in Hometown Love Donation to Sangju

Ko Byeongheon, chairman of the Gyeongbuk Employers Federation and co-chairman of the Gyeongbuk Regional Human Resources Development Committee, who operates a company in Gumi, donated 5 million KRW as a hometown love donation to his hometown Sangju.

Chairman Ko, a native of Modong-myeon, Sangju, and the 16th president of the alumni association of his alma mater Jungmo Elementary School, practiced hometown love donation, saying, "I have always had affection for my hometown Sangju, and I am glad to be able to put it into practice through the hometown love donation system."

Ko Byung-heon, chairman of the Gyeongbuk Employers Federation (left in the photo), donated 5 million won in hometown love donations to his hometown Sangju.

Kang Youngseok, mayor of Sangju, said, "I sincerely thank Chairman Ko Byeongheon for participating in the hometown love donation system with a heart that loves his hometown," adding, "I hope this will continue with the interest and love of many people who love Sangju, and the precious donation will be used meaningfully where it is needed."

The hometown love donation system allows individuals to donate up to 5 million KRW to local governments other than their registered address, receiving tax deductions (full deduction up to 100,000 KRW, and 16.5% for the amount exceeding 100,000 KRW) and return gifts (within 30% of the donation amount). Donations can be made through NongHyup Bank and the online 'Hometown Love e-um' website.

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