Jeonju City Delivers Red Cross Special Membership Fees, Leading the Spread of a Culture of Giving

Disaster Relief and Support for Low-Income Groups

Jeonju City, Jeollabuk-do, handed over the 2026 Red Cross Special Membership Fees on the 8th at the Mayor's Office of Jeonju City Hall, with Kim Hongsik, Chairman of the Jeollabuk-do Special Self-Governing Province of the Korean Red Cross, and other officials in attendance. Photo by Jeonju City, Jeollabuk-do

Jeonju City in Jeollabuk-do has opened the new year by delivering the 2026 Red Cross Special Membership Fees, aiming to promote a culture of giving and encourage the collection of Red Cross membership fees.

According to Jeonju City on January 8, Mayor Woo Beomgi donated the Red Cross Special Membership Fees at the mayor's office on this day, with Kim Hongsik, Chairman of the Jeollabuk-do Special Self-Governing Province of the Korean Red Cross, and other officials in attendance.

At the event, Chairman Kim Hongsik presented a special membership certificate to Jeonju City in gratitude for participating in the act of sharing. The funds raised, including the special membership fees delivered on this day, will be used as resources for a variety of humanitarian activities, such as disaster relief for victims, support for low-income and vulnerable groups, and community service.

Chairman Kim Hongsik stated, "The special membership fees delivered by Jeonju City are a great source of strength for neighbors in desperate need during disasters and crises," and added, "I ask for continued interest in Red Cross activities so that we can promptly provide support to those in welfare blind spots and other areas in need."

Mayor Woo Beomgi said, "The Red Cross Special Membership Fees are more than just a donation; they are a valuable act of sharing that brings hope and courage to marginalized neighbors," and continued, "Jeonju City will do its best to foster a culture of giving throughout the community and create a warm city where everyone can live together."