"Citizens and Farmers United" ... Gyeongnam Nonghyup Holds Kimchi Sharing Event of Love

On November 20, ahead of the peak kimchi-making season, Gyeongnam Nonghyup held the Kimchi Sharing Event of Love at the plaza in front of the Changwon Convention Center, bringing together citizens and farmers.

Gyeongnam Nonghyup Holds Kimchi Sharing Event of Love.

Approximately 90 participants took part in the event, including Ryu Gilnyeon, Head of Gyeongnam Nonghyup; Cha Kyungae, Honorary President of the Gyeongnam Women's Association Council; Jeong Yeonhee, CEO of the Gyeongnam Women's and Family Foundation; Choi Minryeon, President of the Gyeongnam Provincial Association of Farm Women’s Clubs (Nongjumo); Kim Pilun, President of the Gyeongnam Provincial Association of Hometown Housewives’ Clubs (Gojumo); members of Nongjumo and Gojumo; Hong Sunhwan, Executive Director of Muhak, and the Good Day Volunteer Group; Jo Jaechul, Director of Monggo Food, and employees; Kim Jongcheol, CEO of Gyeongnam Trade; Park Seonguk, President of the Gyeongnam Social Welfare Council; Kim Gapmun, Head of Nonghyup Changwon Branch; Lee Taeyong, Head of Nonghyup Holdings Branch; Kang Bokwon, President of Jinju Horticultural Nonghyup; Kim Cheolgyu, President of Jinju Nambu Nonghyup; Shin Jeongho, President of Jinju Geumsan Nonghyup; Jeong Euiril, President of (Changwon) Daesan Nonghyup; Lee Inkyu, President of Jinjeon Nonghyup; Kim Jongcheon, President of Ungcheon Nonghyup; and executives and staff of Gyeongnam Nonghyup. Together, they made 2,500 kilograms (500 boxes) of kimchi by hand.

Of the kimchi prepared with care by the participants, 350 boxes will be distributed to welfare facilities in the Gyeongnam region through the Gyeongnam Social Welfare Council, and 150 boxes will be delivered evenly to elderly residents living alone and vulnerable groups in rural areas of Gyeongnam cities and counties through Nongjumo.

This sharing event is held annually by Gyeongnam Nonghyup to help local neighbors who find it difficult to make kimchi themselves enjoy a warm winter, and to promote the consumption of locally grown agricultural products.

Ryu Gilnyeon, Head of Gyeongnam Nonghyup, stated, "Today’s kimchi sharing event embodies the spirit that the warm hearts of farmers reflect the will of heaven, known as Nongshim Cheonsim. Making kimchi together with our local agricultural products and sharing it with neighbors in need is a meaningful practice for sustainable agriculture and rural communities. Gyeongnam Nonghyup will continue to promote the Nongshim Cheonsim movement through various community contribution activities."

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