Gyeonggi Province to Build Comprehensive Welfare Centers in Rural Areas

Gyeonggi Province announced on the 5th that it plans to construct 'G&H Centers' (provisional name) at three locations across the province to provide diverse welfare services ranging from rural children to the elderly.

The 'G&H Center' name derives from the 'G' in Gyeonggi (경기도), Glory, and Good, and the 'H' in Hope, Health, and Happy—representing facilities where rural residents can receive various welfare services in excellent facilities with happiness, health, and well-being.

Accordingly, floors 1-3 of the center will house childcare facilities, health clinics, senior health clubs, and exclusive cultural spaces for housewives, enabling diverse activities including education, medical services, and cultural experiences.

Additionally, the 4th floor will provide lodging for urban residents visiting to experience rural life, and the basement will house an NH Nonghyup Hanaro Mart.

The province plans to accept applications for project participation from unit agricultural cooperatives in rural areas such as Anseong, Yongin, Hwaseong, and Paju by the end of this month, select three locations from among them, provide 4 billion won each, and complete facility construction by year-end.

Once the centers are built, the NH Nonghyup will manage their operations, with the province providing partial operational expenses annually.

A provincial official stated, "The center will serve as a comprehensive welfare service facility providing after-school education for children, cultural lectures for housewives, and health services for the elderly," adding, "We will provide comprehensive services so that adult children living in cities can work without worrying about their parents in their hometowns."