Governor Kim Dong-yeon Presents 10 Million Won Special Contribution to Korean Red Cross

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Kim Gap-dong] Governor Kim Dong-yeon of Gyeonggi Province held the '2025 Korean Red Cross Special Contribution Ceremony' at Gyeonggi Provincial Government on the 18th and presented 10 million won in special contributions to Lee Jae-jeong, Chairman of the Gyeonggi Provincial Chapter of the Korean Red Cross.

The ceremony was organized to encourage active participation from Gyeonggi Province residents ahead of the '2025 Red Cross Membership Recruitment and Intensive Fundraising Period' beginning December 1st.

Governor Kim Dong-yeon stated, "I am pleased to present special contributions as number one this year as well," and expressed his intention to encourage participation from provincial affiliated organizations and businesses in the province.

Since 2007, the province has consistently made special contributions, and the funds are used for Korean Red Cross humanitarian activities including disaster relief operations, disaster psychological support services, and donations of goods to vulnerable populations in Gyeonggi Province.

Meanwhile, Red Cross membership contributions are sent by mail to heads of households and individuals who have participated at least once in the past five years, and can be paid through financial institutions, the internet, and mobile phones.