Nodongil, Chairman of Jeonnam Sarangui Yeolmae, Receives Jeonnam National University 'Yongbongindaesang' Award

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Dong-il Noh, chairman of the Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea (Jeonnam Sarangui Yeolmae), received the ‘2020 Yongbongin Honor Award’ from Chonnam National University.

According to Jeonnam Sarangui Yeolmae on the 9th, Chairman Noh was selected for this Yongbongin Honor Award in recognition of his contributions to the nation and local community development by the Chonnam National University Alumni Association.

The award ceremony was held on the 8th at the plaza in front of the Minju Maru at Chonnam National University, along with the 68th anniversary celebration of the university’s founding.

Chairman Noh said, “I am grateful that my activities aimed at creating a warm world of sharing have led me to this honorable position as an alumnus,” and added, “As an alumnus, I will continue to contribute steadily to society by interacting with fellow alumni not only for the development of my alma mater but also for the progress of the nation.”

Meanwhile, Dong-il Noh, chairman of the Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea, graduated from the Department of Public Administration, College of Law in 1981, and while managing Mincon Co., Ltd., he was recognized for his contributions to local community development through social service, donation activities, and scholarship projects, and received an honorary doctorate in law from Chonnam National University.

He contributed to the realization of judicial justice as an advisory member for assemblies and demonstrations at the Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency, a director of the Gwangju Crime Victim Support Center, and chairman of the Child Safety Protection Council at the Gokseong Police Station. He also contributed to nurturing local talent as a director of the alma mater development fund, a director of Chonnam National University Hospital, and president of the Chosun University High School Alumni Association. Additionally, he served as the executive vice president, chairman, and 32nd president of the Chonnam National University Alumni Association, dedicating himself to fostering friendship and harmony among 380,000 alumni.

He has received numerous awards, including the Commissioner of the National Tax Service’s Commendation recognizing him as an exemplary taxpayer, a commendation from the Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency chief, a commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare, and the ‘Proud Jeonnam Person Award’ in 2019.

Since 2009, he has supported various welfare projects through Jeonnam Sarangui Yeolmae to resolve local social welfare issues, including livelihood support, health and medical support, housing environment improvement, and multicultural family support for socially marginalized groups in the province. As a Jeonnam member of the Honor Society, a symbol of Korean-style noblesse oblige, he has practiced daily donations for 11 years and contributed to spreading the culture of volunteering and donation as chairman of the Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea.

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