Jeju Island Recognized for Excellence ⁤in Hometown Donation System

Jeju Island, led by Governor Oh Young-hoon, ‍has ‍been awarded the ⁣grand prize at the ‘1st Hometown Love Donation System Best Practice⁢ Contest’ held‌ at the Gyeongju Hwabaek Convention ⁤Center⁢ in Gyeongbuk.

This ⁤prestigious event aimed to identify and reward outstanding examples ⁤of ⁤hometown donation ‌system operation, promoting ⁢the system’s activation nationwide.

Out of 36 local⁣ governments ‌that​ submitted their best practices, 14 finalists ‍presented their hometown donation system promotion processes through on-site presentations on the day of the event.

Jeju Island secured the top spot in the nation for the number of‌ donations⁤ and second place for ‌the amount raised last ‌year​ by leveraging gifts and fundraising projects that reflect the⁤ region’s unique characteristics ⁤and preferential policies for ​donors.

By ⁣winning ⁣the grand prize, Jeju Island not​ only gained recognition but also ⁤secured 150 million won in special grants.

Choi‌ Myeong-dong,⁢ head of the Planning and ⁤Coordination⁤ Office, attributed the success to proactive reorganization and preparation of promotional measures before the system’s implementation. He emphasized ⁣the ‍province’s commitment to‌ improving residents’ quality of life by activating the⁢ hometown donation system.