[Photo] Yudonggyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, Volunteers Serving Meals to Seniors at Welfare Center

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] On the morning of the 9th at around 11 a.m., Yudonggyun, Mayor of Mapo District, volunteered to serve meals to the elderly visiting the senior dining hall inside Woori Mapo Welfare Center.

Mayor Yu, who has emphasized communication with residents, has regularly visited local welfare centers and senior centers to volunteer in meal service, spending time with the elderly and listening attentively to their stories.

However, this year, due to the prolonged COVID-19 situation, the operation and visits to senior centers were restricted, making it difficult to have time for communication with the elderly.

Accordingly, after volunteering at Woori Mapo Welfare Center, Mayor Yu visited Yanghwajin Senior Center, Hapjeong Senior Center, and Hee-u Senior Center consecutively, greeting and spending time communicating with the elderly present at the centers.

Additionally, he participated in the senior job project event held by Mapo Senior Club, watching activity videos of the participants and encouraging them.

Mayor Yu said, “This year, I regretted not being able to visit and spend time with the elderly as much as before COVID-19, but seeing them again after a long time gave me strength and warmed my heart. I hope that a warm lunch and time for communication on this suddenly cold day also warmed the hearts of the elderly.”

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