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Salvation Army officials and invited guests celebrate the beginning of this year's street fundraising campaign at a launch event in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, Friday. Yonhap

The Salvation Army started its annual year-end street fundraising campaign on Friday. It is collecting donations at 440 red kettles across the country until Dec. 31.

The religious institution had a launch ceremony at 11 a.m. in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul.

This year's target is 14.5 billion won ($12.94 million), up from 10.8 billion won last year.

A total of 440 red kettles are set up across the country. Yonhap

Children sing during the launch ceremony. Yonhap

Motorcyclists take young volunteers to the ceremony venue. Yonhap

The street fundraising will continue through Dec. 31. Yonhap