A wealth sharing campaign has been spreading in Suncheon, a city about 415 
kilometers south of Seoul, to support underprivileged citizens hit hard by the 
coronavirus outbreak. According to the municipality of Suncheon said on Friday.

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The campaign was launched in March at the proposal of Suncheon Mayor Heo Seok, 
who took a cue from the wealthy people of the Joseon Dynasty(1392-1910), who 
were praised for practicing noblesse oblige by sharing their possessions with 
the poor under the so-called "gwonbun" movement.

"A total of 104 institutions and groups have donated 680 million won 
(US$567,186), including 10 million won from the mayor himself," the city said.

Using the donations, the municipal government has created 500 to 1,000 aid 
packages every month for distribution to low-income households, disabled 
people, multicultural households and other underprivileged citizens suffering 
economic difficulties due to the spread of COVID-19.

The aid packages made with the help of volunteers contain daily necessities, 
including rice, "ramyeon" (instant noodles), dried laver, fruits and face masks.

SOURCE:  Suncheon City Hall


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