Ganghwa County Achieves Top Donation Ranking in Incheon

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Ganghwa County announced on the 15th that it achieved the top ranking among counties and districts in Incheon in fundraising performance through the Hometown Love Donation Program last year.

The county raised a total of 282 million won in hometown love donations over the past year. This represents an increase of over 100 million won compared to 180 million won in 2024, showing a high growth rate of approximately 56% year-over-year.

This achievement is interpreted as a result of strategies that leveraged the county's unique regional characteristics. The county operated a total of 30 reward supply businesses last year, and notably discovered 6 new tourism and experience-based reward offerings that allow donors to directly experience Ganghwa's charm, earning strong positive responses.

In addition, the implementation of on-site promotional activities and events held more than 10 times annually, combined with lowering barriers to participation in donations, contributed significantly to the increase in performance.

The county plans to make the Hometown Love Donation Program more systematic this year and develop it into a sustainable system. In particular, it will use the verified achievement of "top fundraising ranking" as a core promotional point to carry out strategic promotion and expand the atmosphere for donation participation.

The convenience of the donation process will also be significantly improved. The county plans to simplify the donation process by supporting the use of private platforms and conduct regular satisfaction surveys to immediately reflect feedback in program operations.

Furthermore, to ensure stable supply of high-quality rewards, the county will conduct on-site guidance and inspections more than twice annually, placing full focus on quality management. Through these efforts, the county plans to provide local small business owners with opportunities for market expansion and donors with Ganghwa's excellent specialty products, thereby building a mutually beneficial structure.

Fund projects created through Hometown Love Donation Program contributions will be carried out in earnest, focusing on areas that residents can directly experience. This year, the county plans to carry out welfare projects benefiting all generations, including △youth local pop-up events △free ferry fare support for senior citizens △regional exploration support projects, utilizing the funds.

County Governor Park Yong-chul stated, "The achievement of top ranking in Incheon is a valuable result combining the trust of donors who cherish Ganghwa County and the support of its residents," and added, "This year, I will further strengthen the substance of the Hometown Love Donation Program so that donors feel a sense of fulfillment and residents experience tangible changes."