Gijang-gun Jeonggwan-eup Continues Sharing Events for Vulnerable Groups with 'Resident Autonomy Committee'

On the 8th, Jeonggwan-eup in Gijang-gun held a sharing event at the Administrative Welfare Center, donating 5 million won in cash together with the Residents' Autonomy Association.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] On the 8th, Gijang-gun, Busan held a sharing event with the 'Jeonggwan Residents' Autonomy Association' at the Jeonggwan-eup Administrative Welfare Center, continuing sponsorship events for vulnerable groups in the area during the year-end and New Year season.

Since its establishment in 2007, the Jeonggwan Residents' Autonomy Association has been carrying out resident convenience and welfare enhancement projects for the residents of Jeonggwan-eup, and has been striving for regional harmony and development by donating neighbor-helping funds to the Jeonggwan-eup Administrative Welfare Center every year.

Through this sharing event, the Jeonggwan Residents' Autonomy Association donated 5 million won to the Jeonggwan-eup Administrative Welfare Center, which will be used as village project funds to support neighbors in need residing in Jeonggwan-eup through the Busan Community Chest of Korea.

Lee Jaewon, Chairman of the Residents' Autonomy Association, said, "Although it is a difficult time for everyone due to COVID-19, the members united their intentions to donate funds. I hope it will be used where it is most needed so that everyone can have a warm year-end and New Year season."

Kim Jongcheon, Mayor of Jeonggwan-eup, said, "I am grateful to the Jeonggwan Residents' Autonomy Association, a corporation, for sharing donation funds and warm hearts for neighbors," and added, "The donated funds will be usefully applied to village projects that can embrace the hearts of low-income residents in Jeonggwan-eup."