Iksan City Recruiting Suppliers for 'Hometown Love Donation Program Return Gifts'

Applications Accepted from December 15 to 17

Iksan City in North Jeolla Province will hold an open call from December 15 to 17 to recruit local companies to supply return gifts for the Hometown Love Donation Program for 2026 and 2027.

According to the city on December 1, this open recruitment aims to enhance the competitiveness of the Hometown Love Donation Program and increase donor satisfaction by discovering outstanding products that capture the taste and charm of Iksan. The goal is to broaden the selection available to donors while revitalizing the local economy.

Poster for Recruiting Suppliers of Return Gifts for the Hometown Love Donation Program. Provided by Iksan City

The recruitment categories include: ▲ agricultural and livestock products ▲ processed foods and manufactured goods ▲ tourism and services. Eligible applicants are companies with business locations in Iksan City that can reliably produce, supply, and deliver return gifts.

Companies wishing to participate can check the details in the 'Notices & Announcements' section of the Iksan City website, then submit the application form and supporting documents to the Administrative Support Division. The city plans to make the final selection this month through a review by the 'Return Gift Selection Committee' for the companies that apply.

The selected companies will provide return gifts to donors through the dedicated platform 'Hometown Love Eum' and private platforms starting January 1 next year.

Currently, Iksan City offers about 70 items from 43 local companies as return gifts, and has recorded approximately 5,700 donations totaling 565 million won this year through donor events and strengthened promotions.

A city official stated, "This is a great opportunity to showcase Iksan's proud products and excellent services to donors," adding, "We hope that active participation from capable local companies will not only ensure the successful operation of the Hometown Love Donation Program but also create a virtuous cycle for revitalizing the local economy."

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