Honam Expatriates Worldwide Lead in Demonstrating Global Hometown Love

World Honam Association Federation Delivers 30 Million Won to Jeollanam-do

Jeonnam Governor Kim Youngrok is taking a commemorative photo with the heads of the World Honam Association at the World Honam Association General Assembly held on the afternoon of the 3rd at the Muan Namak Sky Wedding Convention. Provided by Jeonnam Province

Honam expatriates living around the world are taking the lead in demonstrating their love for their hometown on a global scale.

On October 3, the World Honam Association Federation visited Jeollanam-do with more than 250 members from around the world to commemorate the '2025 World Honam People's Day' and delivered a hometown love donation of 30 million won.

This donation was made possible through the participation of key executives, including Lee Gija, President of the Federation; Kim Wonbong, the second president; Lee Dongsu, the third president; Kim Youngyun, the fourth president; Kim Jeombae, President of the Federation of Korean Associations in Africa and the Middle East; Son Jaemin, the fourth and fifth president of the Federation of Honam Associations in China; and Kim Yongdeok, the eleventh president of the Tokyo Honam Association.

President Lee Gija stated, "We prepared this donation with longing and deep affection for our hometown. I am happy to contribute to the development of my hometown and will always support the progress of Jeollanam-do."

Jeollanam-do Governor Kim Youngrok expressed his gratitude, saying, "Even while overseas, Honam expatriates have continued to support the development of their hometown with pride, and have always stepped up whenever Jeollanam-do faced difficulties. I will do my utmost to repay your special interest and support for your hometown."

The World Honam Association Federation was established in 2013 and now has 2 million Honam expatriates active in 75 regions across 27 countries. Since 2001, the Federation has annually invited youth from the region (Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, and Jeollabuk-do) as part of ongoing efforts to demonstrate their love for their hometown.

Meanwhile, the Hometown Love Donation Program allows individuals to donate up to 20 million won per year to local governments other than their own place of residence. Donors receive gifts worth up to 30% of their donation, and donations up to 100,000 won are fully tax-deductible, with amounts exceeding 100,000 won eligible for a 16.5% tax deduction. The donations are used to fund projects that promote the welfare of local residents.

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