Son Byeong-bok, Uljin County Governor, Joins 'Hometown Love Donation Certification Challenge'

On the 11th, Son Byeong-bok, the governor of Uljin County, Gyeongbuk, announced that he has taken on the role of a participant in the ‘Hometown Love Donation Certification Challenge’ to promote the culture of donation and activate the Hometown Love Donation System.

Son Byeong-bok, Uljin County Governor, participating in the Hometown Love Donation Certification Challenge.

The ‘Hometown Love Donation Certification Challenge’ was initiated by National Assembly member Han Byung-do, who spearheaded the enactment of the ‘Hometown Love Donation Act.’ The challenge proceeds by certifying a donation and then nominating the next participant.

After being nominated by Park Hyun-guk, the governor of Bonghwa County, Son Byeong-bok donated to Gwacheon City and nominated Gwacheon Mayor Shin Gye-yong as the next challenger.

Uljin County offers local specialties such as rice, octopus, squid, seaweed, and red snow crab processed products, as well as Uljin local currency as thank-you gifts. Additionally, in celebration of Hometown Day on September 4th, they are running a 1+1 event where donors can receive an extra thank-you gift.

The Hometown Love Donation System allows individuals to donate up to 5 million KRW annually to local governments other than their registered address, with tax credit benefits and thank-you gifts worth up to 30% of the donation amount.

Governor Son Byeong-bok expressed, “I am grateful for the support and donations from Bonghwa County, and I will work together to ensure the success of the Hometown Love Donation System so that it can revive local areas facing extinction and serve as a catalyst for revitalizing the regional economy.”

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