Honam University Professors United Efforts to Revitalize the Local Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Professors at Honam University (President Park Sangcheol) have united their efforts to support fishermen and small business owners in Jeonnam region who are facing economic difficulties due to the impact of COVID-19.

According to Honam University on the 26th, the Professors' Mutual Aid Association (President Kim Minhwan) recently canceled their regular meeting to comply with the government's social distancing guidelines amid COVID-19, and purchased 270 boxes of Nokdong anchovies (2kg each), worth 7.53 million KRW, through the Goheung County Fisheries Cooperative, distributing them to members.

Professor Kim Minhwan, president of the Professors' Mutual Aid Association, said, "We purchased local seafood to help fishermen and small business owners in the region who are struggling due to COVID-19, hoping to contribute even a little to revitalizing the local economy."

Meanwhile, Honam University purchased 130 boxes of Wang-gok melons from Naju on the 15th to support farmers in the Jeonnam region.