Gwangju Bank Signs Sponsorship Agreement with Mokpo City Hall Women's Hockey Team

30 Million Won to Be Donated Annually Through 2028

Gwangju Bank has decided to contribute to the grassroots activities of local sports by sponsoring the women's hockey team representing Mokpo City. Photo by Mokpo City

The Mokpo City Hall women's hockey team in South Jeolla Province will receive strong support from a local financial institution.

On October 14, Mokpo City announced that it had signed an official agreement with Gwangju Bank to sponsor the Mokpo City Hall women's hockey team, which is part of the city's workplace sports club. The signing ceremony was attended by Cho Seokhoon, Acting Mayor of Mokpo, Ko Byungil, President of Gwangju Bank, the heads of the provincial and city hockey associations, the president of the sports council, and about ten other participants.

Under the agreement, Gwangju Bank will donate 30 million won annually to the Mokpo City Hall women's hockey team for three years from 2026 to 2028, totaling 90 million won. The sponsorship funds will be used to support the athletes, including the purchase of training equipment, through the Mokpo City Sports Council.

Ko Byungil, President of Gwangju Bank, stated, "The Mokpo City Hall women's hockey team has consistently delivered impressive results that have deeply moved the citizens. We will continue to be a strong supporter for the development of local sports."

A city official expressed gratitude, saying, "The sponsorship from Gwangju Bank will provide a stable environment for the only women's hockey team in South Jeolla Province to showcase their skills."

Meanwhile, the hockey team has continued to achieve excellent results, recently winning the Korea University and Business Federation President's Cup Hockey Tournament. Mokpo New Port Operations Co., Ltd. has also supported the team's operations by sponsoring 10 million won annually since 2021.

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