Gangbuk-gu Launches Lifelong Learning Program 'Retirement Preparation Academy'

Covers Various Areas of Retirement Preparation Including Finance, Health, Leisure, and Interpersonal Relationships... 8-Week Course Starting May 7... First-Come, First-Served Registration for 10 People via Gangbuk-gu Neulbaeumteo Website from March 29 to April 9

Gangbuk Cultural Information Library Education Center

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Gyeom-su), in collaboration with the National Pension Service, has launched a lifelong learning program called ‘Retirement Preparation Academy’ to support the elderly life of residents, and is recruiting participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

The district will hold lectures for 8 weeks from May 7 to June 25 at the Gangbuk Cultural Information Library located in Beon-dong. Classes will be held every Friday from 10 a.m. for one hour, and the tuition is free.

The course covers various areas including finance, health, leisure, and interpersonal relationships, starting with ‘In the Era of 100 Years, How Is Your Retirement?’ followed by ‘Money Skills to Become Wealthy as Much as You Know,’ and ‘Healthy Lifestyle Habits.’

Instructors from the Seoul Northern Region of the National Pension Service will lead the program to assist residents in planning their retirement.

Anyone residing in Gangbuk-gu or operating a business within the Gangbuk-gu area can participate.

Applicants can register from March 29 to April 9 through the Gangbuk-gu Neulbaeumteo website (Program Information → Course Registration → Lifelong Education Courses).

To practice social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the district will limit the number of participants to 10. Accordingly, the district plans to open the Retirement Preparation Academy once more in the second half of the year to allow more residents to attend.

Park Gyeom-su, Mayor of Gangbuk-gu, said, “As average life expectancy extends and social structures change, interest in retirement preparation among middle-aged and older adults has increased more than ever. I hope that by participating in this program, residents can lead happy and vibrant senior lives.”

Meanwhile, starting in May, lifelong learning courses such as Vietnamese language, YouTube content creation, and smartphone camera use will be offered on weekends to provide more learning opportunities.

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