Reflecting Residents' Opinions in Fund Project Selection
Geochang County in South Gyeongsang Province is conducting a survey on preferences for the Hometown Love Fund projects until August 20, 2025, in order to reflect the opinions of residents for the selection of the 2026 Hometown Love Fund projects.
This survey aims to expand resident participation in the planning and operation of the fund projects and to prioritize projects that best suit the local circumstances.
The county has independently identified a total of four projects to be funded by the Hometown Love Fund: replacement of outdated equipment at the Comprehensive Social Welfare Center, support for Geochang-style nighttime pharmacies, operation of a growth support program for infants and young children, and operation of a mobile elementary school diploma recognition program.
The survey is conducted on the county office's website, where participants can select two preferred projects out of the four identified. Any resident interested in the Geochang County Hometown Love Donation Program may participate.
Lee Namyeol, Director of Strategy, stated, "Since the Hometown Love Fund is used to promote the welfare of our residents, the voices of the people are most important," adding, "We hope many will participate so that the Geochang County Hometown Love Fund can be used for projects that are truly needed in our county."
Meanwhile, as Namsang-myeon and Sinwon-myeon were designated as special disaster areas on August 6, 2025, due to heavy rainfall in July, the tax deduction benefits for the Geochang County Hometown Love Donation Program will be expanded. For three months from the date of the special disaster area declaration, donations to Geochang County exceeding 100,000 won will receive a 33% tax deduction?double the previous rate of 16.5%?for the amount exceeding 100,000 won.
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