Kim Gyeong-hee, Icheon Mayor, Generously Donates Award Prize in Full to Local Scholarship Fund

[Suwon Ilbo=Eom In-yong Reporter] Icheon Mayor Kim Gyeong-hee has donated in full the prize money she received from a local media company to the Icheon Citizens' Scholarship Foundation.

Mayor Kim was selected as a recipient of the "13th Giho True Citizen Award" held by Giho Ilbo and generously donated the 2 million won prize money she received.

The True Citizen Award is given to heads of local governments who have contributed to regional development and improvement of residents' quality of life.

Mayor Kim was recognized for her accomplishments in multiple areas including regional balanced development, improvement of educational environments, and promotion of policies closely aligned with citizens' lives.

Meanwhile, since the launch of the 8th popular election term, Mayor Kim has been actively implementing various policies including economic recovery, fostering future industries, and expanding educational infrastructure under the slogan "A New Icheon, A Future We Build Together."

In particular, she has recently successfully resolved major policy initiatives including the recruitment of Gyeonggi Science High School and the establishment of a municipal crematorium, demonstrating her capable and decisive administrative leadership.

Mayor Kim Gyeong-hee stated, "It is deeply meaningful that the prize money I received as a result of running together with citizens will be used for talented individuals who will lead the future of our region," and added, "Moving forward, I will do my best to create a city where citizens' lives are comfortable and happy."