Hampyeong-gun, First Nationwide to Establish Public Wi-Fi in All Local Senior Centers

[Hampyeong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do, will be the first in the nation to establish public Wi-Fi throughout all local senior centers.

Hampyeong-gun announced on the 2nd that it has signed a business agreement with KT Corporation and will establish public Wi-Fi, including gigabit internet, in all 375 local senior centers by the end of this month.

This project was prepared to increase information accessibility for the elderly, expand the scope of leisure activities, and bridge the information gap in preparation for the post-COVID-19 era.

According to the agreement, KT will provide free installation of a public Wi-Fi network, including gigabit internet and IPTV, in all senior centers throughout the Hampyeong area.

The county will support the line usage fees and other charges for three years and manage the overall facilities according to related plans.

In particular, both organizations decided to pilot operate a policy notification TV platform using IPTV alongside the public Wi-Fi installation.

The county sees the need for a platform that can deliver policies in real-time in the unmanned and non-face-to-face era triggered by COVID-19, and starting next month, it plans to broadcast the ‘Hampyeong Policy TV Service’ through the Olleh TV dedicated channel (KT, 4803), providing information on disaster situations, livelihood policies, and agricultural issues.

Lee Sang-ik, Mayor of Hampyeong-gun, said, “Through this public Wi-Fi installation project, we expect to achieve numerous effects in various areas, including fulfilling residents’ right to know, promoting local tourism resources, enhancing the county’s image, and revitalizing the local economy.” He added, “We will continue to actively promote distinctive Hampyeong-type New Deal policies centered on initiatives that resonate with residents.”

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