An Jin-gul Donates 10 Million Won to Hometown Hwasun: "Hope It Helps Neighbors in Need"

Continuing Support for Living Expenses and Youth Scholarships

An Jin-gul, Director of the People’s Economy Research Institute, donated 10 million won in Hometown Love Donations to Hwasun County, South Jeolla Province.

On September 12, Hwasun County announced that a donation ceremony for Director Ahn was held at the National Assembly the previous day.

Director Ahn said, “There has always been a deep affection and support for my hometown, Hwasun, in my heart,” adding, “I hope this donation will contribute, even in a small way, to the development of Hwasun and to neighbors in need.”

Commemorative photo of the donation ceremony by Jin-gul Ahn, Minsheng Economy Research Institute (County Governor Ji-rak Lim on the right, National Assembly Member Do-gul Ahn on the left). Courtesy of Hwasun County

Since founding the People’s Economy Research Institute in 2018, Director Ahn has engaged in public interest activities such as supporting living expenses and youth scholarship programs.

Through the “Hong Gil-dong Bank,” an emergency assistance fund for people in crisis, the institute has provided emergency living expenses to more than 4,900 ordinary citizens. It also established the “Dream Spoon Youth Scholarship Fund” to deliver scholarships to young people.

Director Ahn also leads the “5 Million Donation Club” and the “50 Million Donation Club,” which are groups of regular donors.

Lim Ji-rak, Governor of Hwasun County, stated, “I am deeply grateful for the great love you have shown toward your hometown, Hwasun,” and added, “The donation will be used meaningfully for the development of Hwasun and the enhancement of the welfare of county residents.”

Meanwhile, on the same day, Governor Lim visited the Korean Parliamentary Society to discuss local government issues such as the southwestern semiconductor cluster and the metropolitan transportation network with Secretary-General Hong Ki-hoon and Advisor Kwon Nok-gap.

Governor Lim also visited the “Hwasaro & Hwasun” pop-up store operated by the Hwasun County Culture and Tourism Foundation in Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, from September 11 to 13, to check on its operations and participate in tourism promotion activities.

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