Gwangyang FEZ Authority Draws Attention with Local Social Contributions... Plum Harvest Volunteer Activities

Annual Plum Harvest Volunteering Since 2004
Consistent Donations to Local Welfare Facilities

Since its establishment in 2004, the Gwangyang Bay Area Free Economic Zone Authority (headed by Koo Chung-gon, hereafter referred to as the Gwangyang FEZ Authority) has been continuously assisting with the plum harvest, a specialty of the Gwangyang area. This annual activity has drawn attention as a social contribution initiative that highlights the region's unique characteristics.

On May 29 and June 4, around 50 employees from the Gwangyang FEZ Authority participated in helping local farms with plum harvesting and sorting work in Daap-myeon, Gwangyang City, and Agyang-myeon, Hadong County.

Employees of the Gwangyang Free Economic Zone Authority assisted local farms with plum harvesting and sorting work in Daap-myeon, Gwangyang City, and Agyang-myeon, Hadong County, on the 4th. Provided by Gwangyang Free Economic Zone Authority

This volunteer activity was organized to provide practical support to rural areas struggling with a shortage of workers during the busy farming season and to create opportunities for closer communication with local residents.

A farmer from Daap-myeon, Gwangyang, expressed gratitude, saying, "We were at a loss because there weren't enough hands for the plum harvest, but thanks to the employees who never forget to come and help every year, the burden has been eased."

An employee from the Gwangyang FEZ Authority who participated in the volunteering said, "Now, when plum harvest season approaches, all the staff look forward to the time when we can go out to volunteer. Although harvesting each plum by hand is hard work, it is extremely rewarding to be able to support local farmers."

In addition to the annual plum harvest volunteering, the Gwangyang FEZ Authority has consistently engaged in community service by donating goods to senior care centers and social welfare facilities in the Gwangyang area during the Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays.

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