Gyeonggi Province Presents 10 Million Won Special Contribution to Korean Red Cross Gyeonggi Chapter

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Kim Gap-dong] Governor Kim Dong-yeon of Gyeonggi Province held the '2026 Korean Red Cross Special Contribution Presentation Ceremony' at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government building on the 9th and presented 10 million won in special contributions to Lee Jae-jeong, President of the Korean Red Cross Gyeonggi Chapter.

This presentation ceremony was organized to encourage Gyeonggi residents' participation in fundraising as part of the '2026 Red Cross Membership Recruitment and Contribution Drive Period' that began on December 1st.

Governor Kim Dong-yeon expressed gratitude for the Red Cross's efforts, stating, "I visited the disaster recovery site of the extreme flooding in Gapyeong this year three times, and each time I saw Red Cross volunteers working hard."

Gyeonggi Province and the Korean Red Cross continue to maintain close cooperation for the safety and well-being of residents. The Province has been presenting special contributions annually since 2007, which are used for humanitarian activities including disaster relief, disaster psychology support, and supplies for vulnerable populations.

Meanwhile, Red Cross contributions are mailed to household heads and individuals who have participated at least once in the past five years, and can be paid through various channels including financial institutions, the internet, and mobile phones.