Preliminary Candidate Shin Jeong-hoon Announces Promises for a Happy Centenarian Life for Seniors

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Shin Jeong-hoon, the Democratic Party of Korea preliminary candidate for the National Assembly representing Jeonnam Naju-Hwasun, announced senior citizen pledges on the 4th in line with the policy slogan "Happy Hundred-Year Life."

Preliminary candidate Shin Jeong-hoon stated, "The proportion of the population aged 65 and over in Naju and Hwasun is 22% and 26%, respectively, and the aging speed is accelerating every year. As of the end of last year, the population aged 90 and above totaled 1,453, marking entry into a super-aged society. The proportion of elderly living alone also exceeds 30%. Welfare, transportation, and medical infrastructure are in a very poor state."

He added, "Seniors are contributors who built society, possess experience and wisdom, and represent our future selves. A happy hundred-year life where seniors are respected and can feel secure in their later years will be a matter for all of us."

To this end, preliminary candidate Shin promised to double the number of senior jobs and increase job allowances to contribute to livelihood stability.

He also announced plans to significantly expand communal workshops by utilizing senior centers as spaces for sharing senior jobs, thereby contributing to efficient leisure use and income generation.

For the happy and healthy later years of seniors, he pledged to expand the village doctor system that supports health management through home visits for seniors who have difficulty visiting hospitals.

Furthermore, with the specialization and reorganization of senior customized care services starting this year, he conveyed plans to increase the number of implementing agencies and strengthen the provision of comprehensive dementia services.

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