Seo-gu, Gwangju Sees Birth of First 'Nanum Leader' with 1 Million Won Donation

The Family of the Late Kim Shinja,
Coast Guard Officer Moon Hojun, and Others

The first 'Nanum Leader' has been born in Seo-gu, Gwangju.

On November 5, Seo-gu District Office announced that it held a membership ceremony for the 'Nanum Leader 100' at the district office, attended by the bereaved family of the late Kim Shinja, Coast Guard officer Moon Hojun, and SeoChang Aeon, a coalition of self-governing organizations in Seochang-dong.

On the 5th, Seo-gu District Office in Gwangju held a membership ceremony for the 'Nanum Leader 100' at the office, attended by the bereaved family of the late Kim Shinja, Coast Guard officer Moon Hojun, and the SeoChang Aeon, a coalition of self-governing organizations in Seochang-dong. Provided by Seo-gu District Office, Gwangju

This initiative is part of the 'Making the World Valuable through Giving' campaign, jointly promoted by Seo-gu and the Gwangju Community Chest of Korea. Individuals, organizations, and companies that donate more than 1 million won are certified as 'Nanum Leaders,' with the aim of spreading a culture of giving.

The children of the late Kim Shinja, who passed away suddenly in a traffic accident last August, donated 10 million won-part of their apartment deposit-in their mother's name to honor her wishes.

Kim was known for her dedication to helping neighbors and practicing generosity despite living with a disability and facing financial difficulties for many years, leaving a deep impression on the local community.

Her children stated, "We wanted to continue the warm sharing our mother practiced during her lifetime," and added, "Although it is a small gesture, we hope our mother's spirit of giving will live on."

The membership ceremony was also attended by Coast Guard officer Moon Hojun and SeoChang Aeon, the coalition of self-governing organizations in Seochang-dong. Moon donated 1 million won, which he saved during his training period before being appointed as a public official, saying, "I wanted to begin my career with sharing, even before receiving my first salary as a public servant."

SeoChang Aeon donated 1 million won, part of the proceeds from the recent Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival. The donations will be used for public-private partnership projects to support families in welfare blind spots, such as grandparent-headed households and multicultural families. Continuous participation through regular donations (CMS accounts) is also planned.

Kim Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu, stated, "Nanum Leader 100 is more than just a donation; it is the first step toward warmly connecting the local community. We will work together with both the public and private sectors to spread a culture of sharing and create a happy community where everyone participates."

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