Goryeong-gun, Gyeongbuk Province, raised 630 million KRW during the Hope 2025 Sharing Campaign held over 62 days from December 1 last year to January 31 this year, surpassing the target amount of 509.827 million KRW and achieving a Love Thermometer reading of 123℃.
Interchem Korea (CEO Lee Joo-cheon) donated 60 million KRW, and the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Foundry Cooperative contributed 52.1 million KRW, among others. Over the past two months, hearts from all walks of life came together in acts of sharing, exceeding the fundraising goal.
On January 14, just 45 days after the start of the Hope 2025 Sharing Campaign, Goryeong-gun raised 520 million KRW, reaching the Love Thermometer milestone of 100℃ ahead of schedule, reaffirming the passion of Goryeong residents for sharing. The thermometer’s mercury continued to rise, reaching 123℃.
County Governor Lee Nam-chul stated, “Even in difficult times, exceeding the fundraising target was possible because of the warm spirit of sharing among our residents. We thank all donors who participated in the Hope 2025 Sharing Campaign, and the funds raised will be used carefully to support vulnerable groups and neighbors in welfare blind spots.”
Lee Nam-chul, the governor of Goryeong County, is celebrating the achievement of 123℃ on the Love Temperature Tower. Photo by Goryeong County
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