Gwangyang Steelworks Promotes 'Connecting Hearts of Elderly Living Alone' Project

‘POSCO 1% Nanum Foundation’ Provides 30 Million KRW Support...

Planned Multi-Faceted Support Including Emotional Stability Programs, Livelihood Assistance, and Housing Environment Improvement

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Heo Seonsik] POSCO Gwangyang Steelworks (Director Kim Jiyong) announced on the 1st that it held a launch ceremony for the warm care program "Connecting the Hearts of Elderly Living Alone," which supports 50 elderly single-person households in the region, at Jungma Senior Welfare Center on the 31st.

The launch ceremony was graced by the attendance of Lee Cheolho, Deputy Director of Gwangyang Steelworks, Moon Yang-o, Vice Chairman of Gwangyang City Council, Ha Tae-woo, Head of Gwangyang City Senior and Disabled Division, Jeong Byeong-gwan, Director of Jungma Senior Welfare Center, Ban Yeong-seung, Director of Gwangyang Senior Club, Park Sang-hoon, Jungma-dong Chief, and POSCO Gwangyang Steelworks employees.

As a corporate citizen, Gwangyang Steelworks plans to address the recently emerging issue of social isolation among elderly people living alone. The support, which was previously operated only for the elderly in the Jungma area, will be expanded to Kumho, Gwangyeong, Taein, and Okgok areas under the project named "Connecting the Hearts of Elderly Living Alone."

This project is funded with 30 million KRW from the designated donation of the "POSCO 1% Sharing Foundation," which is created by 1% of POSCO employees' salaries, and will be operated until August next year.

Through the expanded operation of the "Connecting the Hearts of Elderly Living Alone" project, Gwangyang Steelworks will support 50 elderly single-person households in the region in various ways, including ▲ emotional stability programs (checking on well-being, cultural experiences, rapport building, etc.) ▲ close livelihood support (preparing birthday tables, holiday gifts, providing livelihood kits, etc.) ▲ and improving living environments.

Additionally, "Heart Connection Sharing Spaces" will be installed in cafes, parks, playgrounds, and other areas around the living spaces of the elderly to allow them to visit comfortably and participate in the programs without burden.

In particular, POSCO Gwangyang Steelworks employees will support the "Connecting the Hearts of Elderly Living Alone" project through customized participation that leverages the characteristics of each volunteer talent group, drawing more attention. Furthermore, they will conduct capacity-building education for more responsible companionship with the elderly.

Flower arrangement, laughter sharing, foot massage, and photography volunteer groups will carry out various emotional support activities to help form psychological stability for the elderly, while wallpapering, flooring, electrical, and 119 disaster prevention volunteer groups plan to focus on improving the living environment for a comfortable and safe life for the elderly.

At the launch ceremony, Lee Cheolho, Deputy Director of Gwangyang Steelworks, said, "I hope this project will greatly help the emotional stability and quality of life of the elderly in the district," and added, "Gwangyang Steelworks will continue to actively strive to create shared value through social contribution activities that resonate with local residents."

Meanwhile, in June, Gwangyang Steelworks held the 6th launch ceremony for the "Lunchbox Delivery Project" for elderly people living alone in the region, delivering warm meals to elderly households with mobility difficulties and supporting income generation by assigning lunchbox production to elderly people who wish to participate in social activities, actively working to coexist and prosper with the local community.

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