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Gangwon donations rise 25.8% to 4.26 billion won
Gangwon Province and its 18 cities and counties received 4.26 billion won in hometown donations by the end of October.
That was 870 million won more than in the same period last year, a 25.8% increase.
The rise was higher than the 7% national average increase over the same period.
Gangwon plans more promotion through public institutions, companies, visits to residents' groups and online content to encourage donations through year-end.
Out-of-province donors giving at least 100,000 won at the provincial government office on November 5 or 6 will receive a coffee coupon worth 20,000 won, in addition to the usual gift.
The coupon is limited to one per person during the promotion.
Gangwon Province and its 18 cities and counties raised 4.26 billion won in hometown love donations by the end of October.
The total was up 25.8% from the same period last year, an increase of 870 million won.
The growth rate was 18.8 percentage points higher than the national average increase of 7%.
The province plans further promotion through public institutions, businesses, visits to overseas residents’ hometown associations and online content.
On November 5 and 6, eligible donors giving at least 100,000 won will receive an additional coffee coupon worth 20,000 won.
- Who
- Gangwon Province and its 18 cities and counties collected the donations.
- What
- Hometown love donations reached 4.26 billion won, up 25.8% from the same period last year.
- When
- The total was measured at the end of October; the article was published on November 2, 2026.
- Where
- Gangwon Province, South Korea.
- Why
- The province is promoting donations to increase fundraising and encourage more people to participate.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Gangwon had raised 3.39 billion won in hometown love donations.
Donations to Gangwon Province and its 18 cities and counties had reached 4.26 billion won.
Eligible donors giving at least 100,000 won to Gangwon Province will receive an additional coffee coupon worth 20,000 won.
- Total donations
- 4.26 billion won
- Increase from same period last year
- 25.8%
- Increase in value
- 870 million won
- National average growth
- 7%
- Additional donor reward
- Coffee coupon worth 20,000 won
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Donations to Gangwon are steadily increasing thanks to the interest and support you have sent us.
We will work to encourage more people to join hometown love donations through diverse promotion and opportunities to participate.