Changnyeong Cultural Center Presents Plaques of Appreciation to Two Donors Who Contributed KRW 25 Million to Cultural Development Fund

Chairman Kim Taemyeong donated KRW 20 million
Member Moon Gyeongju donated KRW 5 million
Putting the spirit of giving into practice in the local community

Changnyeong Cultural Center presented plaques of appreciation to Kim Taemyeong, chairman of Rivera Tourism Development, and Moon Gyeongju, a member of Geulgil at the Changnyeong Studies Research Institute, in recognition of their donations to the Cultural Development Fund on October 28.

Commemorative photo marking the presentation of a plaque of appreciation by Changnyeong Cultural Center [Photo courtesy of Changnyeong Cultural Center]

Chairman Kim donated KRW 20 million in February 2026, while Moon donated KRW 5 million in December 2025, bringing their combined contributions to KRW 25 million.

Over the past 25 years, Chairman Kim has donated more than KRW 6 billion to the local community and carried out a range of social contribution activities.

His efforts have included supporting organizations for people with disabilities and helping couples with disabilities from disadvantaged backgrounds hold joint weddings. He has also provided rice, heating oil, and living expenses for older adults living alone and low-income households, awarded scholarships, and supported children who lack adequate meals.

He has also contributed to the local community in times of hardship by donating relief funds whenever disasters such as wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic occurred, and has supported local cultural events and efforts to improve the welfare of older adults.

In recognition of these contributions, he received the 26th Changnyeong County Residents Award in 2017 and the Industrial Service Medal on the 59th Taxpayers' Day in 2025. That same year, he was selected as the recipient in the social contribution category of the inaugural Proud Gyeongnam Person Award, presented on the 42nd Gyeongsangnam-do Residents' Day.

Moon, a writer and poet, has contributed to the development of the local community through educational, social, and volunteer activities inspired by her affection for Changnyeong's culture.

Han Samyun, head of Changnyeong Cultural Center, said, "I am grateful to both of them for putting the community first and sharing what they have." He added, "We will use these valuable donations as a foundation for cultural development so that all county residents can enjoy culture and feel pride in their region."

This donation is an example of how sustained giving by individuals and businesses can help spread a culture of philanthropy and promote shared prosperity in the local community.

In particular, their continued social contribution activities in a range of areas, including support for vulnerable groups, education, disaster relief, and the development of culture and the arts, are spreading the value of giving throughout the community and highlighting the importance of private-sector support for local cultural development.

This donation demonstrates that sustained giving to the local community can provide a strong foundation for cultural development, while voluntary private-sector support and social contribution serve as driving forces that enhance the value of local culture.

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