Jeonnam Province and Gwangju-Jeonnam Residents Association Join Hands for Regional Development Cooperation

Governor Kim Youngrok Emphasizes Practicing Love for Hometown
and Strengthening Community Bonds

Jeonnam Provincial Government Building. Provided by Jeonnam Province

On the 12th, Jeollanam-do attended the 38th 1st Executive Committee of the Gwangju-Jeonnam Residents' Association held at The Riverside Hotel in Seoul, explained current provincial issues, and reaffirmed its commitment to cooperation and solidarity for the development of their hometown.

Founded in 1955, the Gwangju-Jeonnam Residents' Association is an organization representing 5 million expatriates from 23 city and county branches.

The executive committee was attended by Kim Youngrok, Governor of Jeollanam-do, Yang Gwangyong, President of the Gwangju-Jeonnam Residents' Association, and about 200 members. National Assembly member Lee Gaeho and Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Superintendent Jeong Geunsik also participated.

On December 31, the Gwangju-Jeonnam Residents' Association visited the joint memorial altar at Muan Sports Park to mourn the victims of the Jeju Air passenger plane accident. In particular, President Yang Gwangyong and Honorary President Kang Yunseong personally demonstrated their love for their hometown by each donating 10 million won this year, following their donations of 2.5 million won and 5 million won respectively last year, and being named joint No.1 major donors for 2025.

Governor Kim Youngrok said, "I am deeply grateful to the Gwangju-Jeonnam Residents' Association for always taking the lead and providing unwavering support and encouragement for our hometown," and added, "I hope that the 2nd and 3rd generations of expatriates will actively participate in activities that demonstrate their love for their hometown, which is a great driving force for Jeollanam-do's future, and further strengthen their ties with Jeollanam-do."

He continued, "With the goal of building a greater Jeollanam-do, we will promote major projects in 2025, such as restoring the local economy and fostering high-tech industries, to lead Jeollanam-do's sustainable growth and development."

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