On the 29th, the Nonhyeon-Gojan-dong Community Welfare Center in Nam-dong-gu, Incheon, made direct visits to four local businesses to present ‘Good Neighbor Store’ plaques. The recipients were Gasan Golfzone (가산골프존, owner Mo Yeon-ok), Gyurine’s Jewelry Box (규리네 보석함, owner Kim Young-ja), Myeongga Jeonguk Restaurant (명가정육식당, owner Park Sang-hyeon), and Yeokjeon Grandmother’s Beer Incheon Nonhyeon Eco Branch (역전할머니맥주 인천논현에코점, owner Kim Cheol-u) — all of whom have consistently donated 30,000 won or more to the local community each month.
 [코리안투데이] A Nonhyeon-Gojan-dong Community Welfare Center official visits a local business to present the ‘Good Neighbor Store’ plaque. © 김현수 기자 |
What Is a ‘Good Neighbor Store’? Local Businesses Helping Neighbors Through Monthly Giving
The ‘Good Neighbor Store’ designation is awarded to small and mid-sized local businesses that commit to donating 30,000 won or more each month.
Contributions are directed through the Nonhyeon-Gojan-dong Community Social Security Council and used to fund a range of welfare programs serving vulnerable residents.
 [코리안투데이] Gasan Golfzone owner Mo Yeon-ok receives the Nonhyeon-Gojan-dong ‘Good Neighbor Store’ plaque. © 김현수 기자 |
Four Nonhyeon-Gojan-dong Businesses Selected — From a Golf Range to a Restaurant to a Bar
The four businesses receiving plaques this round are Gasan Golfzone, Gyurine’s Jewelry Box, Myeongga Jeonguk Restaurant, and Yeokjeon Grandmother’s Beer Incheon Nonhyeon Eco Branch.
Community Welfare Center staff personally visited each establishment to make the presentation, with voluntary participation in charitable giving — regardless of industry or business size — serving as the sole selection criterion.
 [코리안투데이] Myeongga Jeonguk Restaurant owner Park Sang-hyeon attends the plaque presentation ceremony alongside a Community Welfare Center official. © 김현수 기자 |
Dong Chief and Council Chair Pledge to Keep Identifying More ‘Good Neighbor Stores’
Dong Chief Moon Seon-yeong (문선영) said, ‘I extend my deepest gratitude to the owners who have practiced warm-hearted generosity for the benefit of those in need in our community,’ adding, ‘The precious donations you have given will be a tremendous source of hope and strength for our neighbors who need help.’
Kim Hak-yong (김학용), chair of the Nonhyeon-Gojan-dong Community Social Security Council, stated, ‘We will redouble our efforts to identify more Good Neighbor Stores in order to close gaps in welfare coverage and spread a culture of sharing throughout our community.’
 [코리안투데이] The ‘Good Neighbor Store’ plaque presentation event takes place at Yeokjeon Grandmother’s Beer Incheon Nonhyeon Eco Branch. © 김현수 기자 |
[ Reporter Kim Hyun-soo ] incheoneast@thekoreantoday.com
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