Hapcheon County Selected as 'Excellent County' at 'Hope 2025 Neighborly Love Merit Awards'

Selected as Excellent County for Two Consecutive Years
Awarded Commendations for Outstanding Contributors to Sharing and Neighborly Love

Hapcheon County in South Gyeongsang Province announced on May 26 that it was selected as an 'Excellent County' among 18 cities and counties in the province at the 'Hope 2025 Neighborly Love Merit Award Ceremony' hosted by South Gyeongsang Province and the South Gyeongsang Community Chest of Korea, held at Hotel International Changwon. With this, the county received an institutional commendation and a banner (a flag with a string awarded to meritorious organizations) for the second consecutive year.

The South Gyeongsang Community Chest of Korea conducted a comprehensive evaluation based on six criteria, including annual fundraising amount per person, the growth rate compared to the average fundraising amount over the past three years, and the total fundraising amount over three years. Hapcheon County was recognized for its contributions to building a healthy local community through the practice of neighborly love, which led to the award.

Group photo of Hapcheon County selected as an 'Excellent County' for the Hope 2025 Neighborly Love Merit Award

In addition, Jeong Jeonghun, an administrative officer at Ssangchaek-myeon Office, who has actively promoted the culture of sharing and neighborly love in the community, received a commendation from the Governor of South Gyeongsang Province. An Byeongdo, an administrative officer at Cheongdeok-myeon Office, and Ace Country Club Co., Ltd. each received an award from the President of the South Gyeongsang Community Chest of Korea.

The award recipients stated, "We believe that the sincerity and care we have shared, hoping to help our neighbors even a little, became a spark that led to this recognition. We will continue to practice neighborly love and strive to contribute to a culture of sharing."

Kim Yooncheol, the county governor, said, "Being selected as an excellent institution was made possible thanks to the active participation of citizens from all walks of life, including institutions, organizations, companies, and hometown associations, despite the difficult economic situation. I sincerely thank everyone once again for extending a warm helping hand to neighbors in need, and I will do my best to ensure that the culture of sharing and neighborly love continues to thrive."