"Please Help Neighbors Harder Off Than Me"... Andong Kwon Cha-ok Grandma Donates 230,000 Won from Street Vendor Income

Grandmother Kwon Cha-ok (78), who lives in Yongma Apartment, Namsun-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongbuk, donated 230,000 won earned from street vending to help neighbors in greater need through the Namsun-myeon Administrative Welfare Center on the 15th.

Grandmother Kwon shyly presented 22 bills of 5,000 won and 120 bills of 1,000 won, which she had carefully saved from street vending by personally farming and growing eggplants and pumpkin leaves, expressing her intention to donate.

Grandmother Kwon Cha-ok (right), who donated 230,000 won collected from street vending, is taking a commemorative photo with Kim Jin-hwan, head of Namseon-myeon, Andong.

Ms. Kwon said, "I am struggling too, but I want to use this for neighbors who are living in more difficult circumstances," adding, "Although it is not a large amount, I hope it will be used for a meaningful cause."

Kim Jin-hwan, head of Namsun-myeon, Andong, said, "We sincerely thank the elder who participated in the Hope 2024 Sharing Campaign," and added, "We will ensure that the donation, prepared with the elder’s sweat and sincerity, is delivered to a valuable place."

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