Seoul City to Distribute Customized Smartphones for Seniors Under 20,000 KRW per Month Starting from the 25th

Latest devices with large, eye-friendly screens, unlimited voice, text, and data for 19,526 KRW/month
Available to all Seoul residents aged 65 and over... Sign up at 34 Samsung Digital Plaza locations

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 24th that it will begin distributing 'Senior Customized Smartphones' from the 25th to increase smartphone ownership among the elderly and enhance digital accessibility.

To facilitate smooth project implementation, Seoul will sign a 'Business Agreement for Expanding Senior Smartphone Distribution' with ktM Mobile, Samsung Electronics, and Samsung Electronics Sales on the 25th. Seoul will be responsible for overall promotion, educational support, and administrative assistance. ktM Mobile will develop a senior-customized smartphone plan, and Samsung Electronics will supply the devices.

The distributed model is the Samsung Electronics smartphone A12 (SM-A125). Released in February this year, it features a large 6.5-inch screen, making it easy for seniors with poor eyesight to use. It also comes equipped with a large-capacity battery (5000mAh), allowing users to enjoy various smartphone functions all day without worrying about battery life.

For only 19,526 KRW per month, users can enjoy unlimited voice calls, texts, and data (unlimited at 400kbps speed after using 2GB). The plan is a 24-month contract product that includes the device cost in the monthly fee.

Any Seoul citizen aged 65 or older can apply by visiting Samsung Digital Plaza (34 locations in the Seoul area). Upon application, a Galaxy consultant at Samsung Digital Plaza will guide the basic smartphone usage, and from July, smartphone usage textbooks tailored for seniors will also be provided.

Meanwhile, alongside smartphone distribution, Seoul is actively operating digital capability enhancement education for seniors through 140 'Digital Learning Centers' across 25 autonomous districts and the senior-led digital care group 'Eodina Support Team.'

Kang Ji-hyun, Seoul's Smart City Officer, said, "Although smartphones have become essential in daily life, they remain unfamiliar and intimidating to many seniors. Seoul will expand the distribution of senior-customized smartphones to improve digital accessibility so that all seniors can comfortably meet and participate in the digital world."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.