Sacheon City Named Best Local Government at "Hope 2026 Neighborly Love Meritorious Service Awards"

Achieved 207% of the Fundraising Target in the "Hope 2026 Sharing Campaign"
Recognized for Contributions to Spreading the Culture of Sharing

Sacheon City in South Gyeongsang Province was selected as the Best Local Government at the "Hope 2026 Neighborly Love Meritorious Service Awards" organized by the Gyeongnam Community Chest of Korea, and received a commendation from the Chairman of the Gyeongnam Community Chest of Korea.

The award ceremony was held on the 10th at the Changwon Ribera Convention Center, with approximately 150 participants including Governor Park Wansu of South Gyeongsang Province, Chairman Jeong Youngsik of the Gyeongnam Community Chest of Korea, and officials from various cities and counties.

[Photo provided by Sacheon City] Sacheon City was selected as the best local government at the "Hope 2026 Neighborly Love Meritorious Person Awards Ceremony" held at Changwon Rivera Convention on the 10th. Awardees and officials are taking a commemorative photo.

Sacheon City was selected as the Best Local Government this year, following its recognition as an Excellent Local Government last year. This year’s evaluation comprehensively reviewed six criteria for 18 cities and counties in the province, including the per capita donation amount and the fundraising growth rate over the past three-year average.

From December last year to the end of January this year, Sacheon City raised 718.55 million won during the "Hope 2026 Sharing Campaign," exceeding the target of 346.04 million won and achieving a fundraising rate of 207% against the goal.

At this awards ceremony, commendations were also presented to individuals and organizations that contributed to spreading the culture of sharing in the local community.

The Governor’s Commendation was awarded to Jang Jeongyeol, CEO of Dawon Construction, and Kim Yumi, an official at the Sacheon City Resident Care Division. CEO Jang was recognized for his continued donations and social contribution activities, while Officer Kim was acknowledged for her efforts in promoting the sharing campaign and revitalizing welfare programs.

The Chairman’s Commendation from the Gyeongnam Community Chest of Korea was given to Kim Minyoung, CEO of SJ Mirae Housing Co., Ltd., Kim Munyeol, CEO of Kumho Charcoal Hanwoo, and Gong Garam, an official at the Seonggu-dong Administrative Welfare Center.

They were commended for their ongoing donations of funds and goods, support for improving residential environments, and efforts to identify welfare blind spots and connect welfare services.

Sacheon City plans to use the monetary and in-kind donations collected through this campaign as financial resources for the "Hope Sharing 4000 Neighborly Love Support Project," which is promoted in partnership with the Gyeongnam Community Chest of Korea. The support will be provided for living expenses and medical costs for the vulnerable, residential environment improvements (such as home repairs), and emergency welfare support.

Park Dongsik, Mayor of Sacheon City, stated, "This award is the result of the participation and cooperation of citizens, businesses, institutions, and organizations," and added, "We will continue to promote the spread of the sharing culture and customized welfare programs based on public-private cooperation."

The selection of Sacheon City as the Best Local Government is significant not just as an award, but as the outcome of a culture of sharing created jointly by citizens, businesses, and organizations.

Despite difficult economic conditions, continued donations and participation have strengthened the region’s welfare safety net. This once again demonstrates that sharing is not the work of a select few, but the collective power of small actions that protect the community.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.