Miryang-si Hometown Love Donation System, First Major Donor Emerges

Achieved 150% of the Target Amount

Miryang City in Gyeongnam announced on the 3rd that it raised 450 million KRW, exceeding the 300 million KRW donation target for the Hometown Love Donation Program in 2023.

This achievement corresponds to 150% of the target amount.

Miryang City Hall.

As Miryang City continues its efforts to raise funds for the Hometown Love Donation Program in 2024, the first major donor of the year has emerged.

According to the city, on the 2nd, Yang Ji-won, who lives in Incheon Metropolitan City, donated the highest amount of 5 million KRW to the Hometown Love Donation Program.

Yang’s registered hometown is Samrangjin-eup, and he currently works as a curator at the National Museum of World Writing Systems in Incheon.

Shin Sang-chul, head of the Taxation Division, said, “We are grateful to everyone who has shown interest in the Hometown Love Donation Program,” and added, “We ask for continued active participation for the development of Miryang.”

The Hometown Love Donation Program allows individuals to donate up to 5 million KRW per person to local governments other than their registered address. Donors can receive thank-you gifts worth up to 30% of their donation, and enjoy a full tax credit on donations up to 100,000 KRW, with a 16.5% tax credit on the amount exceeding that.

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