Haenam-gun, New Senior Citizens' Center Building 'New Home After 35 Years'

Completion Ceremony on the 13th, Senior Club Revitalization and Resolution of Long-standing Elderly Welfare Issues

On the 13th, the Korea Senior Citizens Association Haenam County Branch held its completion ceremony. (Photo by Haenam County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 14th that it held a completion ceremony for the Korea Senior Citizens Association Haenam Branch on the 13th and hosted an event celebrating a new leap forward in senior welfare in Haenam-gun.

The Korea Senior Citizens Association Haenam Branch building, constructed in 1986 and over 30 years old, received a D grade in a safety inspection due to internal cracks and leakage issues, prompting plans for reconstruction.

In particular, as a key project of the 7th local government administration, County Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan personally secured national funding, obtaining a special grant of 300 million KRW, accelerating the project, which was completed eight months after construction began in 2019.

At the completion ceremony, the Korea Senior Citizens Association awarded a plaque of appreciation to Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan for his contributions to improving senior welfare, including the construction of the new senior center.

The new senior center, opened on the existing site in Gyo-ri, Haenam-eup, was built with an investment of 2.056 billion KRW on a 1,113㎡ site, featuring a two-story building with a total floor area of 677㎡. The first floor houses offices and a dining hall, while the second floor accommodates the Ttangkkeut Senior Club, workshops, and meeting rooms.

Notably, the new senior center operates the Senior Club, a specialized institution for senior employment, which is expected to play a significant role in promoting quality job opportunities for the elderly.

Additionally, various leisure programs such as the Health 100-Year Program and Senior University will be offered, making it a hub for the healthy and happy retirement life of over 22,000 senior citizens in Haenam.

Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan stated, “I hope the newly constructed senior center will be used valuably for the leisure activities and welfare enhancement of Haenam’s elderly,” and added, “We will continue to do our best to support comfortable and stable retirement lives for our seniors.”

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