Song Guigun, Governor of Goheung County, "People with Dreams Never Grow Old"

Lecture for Senior Citizens College and Graduate Students at Korea Senior Citizens Association Goheung Branch Emphasizes 'Courage to Challenge'

[Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Song Gwigeun, the governor of Goheung County, announced on the 30th that he gave a special lecture to about 100 senior university students and graduate students at the lecture room of the Korea Senior Citizens Association Goheung Branch on the 29th.

The special lecture was held in two parts with the theme of learning in old age and the role of seniors in the local community, presenting current issues and future visions of senior welfare in Goheung County to help seniors lead a stable and vibrant old age.

Governor Song Gwigeun introduced various examples of active senior activities and suggested ways to live the golden years of life beautifully, drawing great responses from the senior university students.

He then provided detailed information on senior welfare policies that Goheung County is focusing on, including the creation of senior jobs and operation of support centers, construction of the Goheung Senior Health Welfare Town, construction of an all-weather large gateball field, and expansion and renovation of senior welfare centers.

A senior who participated in the special lecture said, "The saying that you must fill your backpack of life with joy to be happy especially resonated with me," and added, "After listening to today's lecture, I feel reassured knowing that the county is working hard on senior welfare in various ways."

Governor Song Gwigeun said, "Nearly half of the county's residents are seniors, and they are the main players who have practically led and are leading our county," and added, "I hope you will provide bright insights to the local community through your life experience."

Meanwhile, Goheung County Senior University, established in 1992, leads lifelong education for seniors by operating various programs such as health, hobbies, and cultural enrichment, and in May 2020, the first senior graduate school was established and is currently in operation.

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