Yoo Jin-seop, Jeongeup Mayor, Visits Facilities for Underprivileged Groups Ahead of Chuseok

[Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Yoo Jin-seop, mayor of Jeongeup City, Jeonbuk, visited facilities for the underprivileged on the occasion of the national holiday Chuseok.

The city announced on the 13th that it will provide various consolation goods and monetary support worth a total of 140 million won to spend a happy Chuseok holiday with marginalized neighbors in the region.

The targets include 46 social welfare facilities and organizations, 723 senior citizen centers, 698 low-income and low-income single-parent families, and 165 households in crisis.

The city plans to evenly support vulnerable groups within 100% of the median income and households in crisis due to COVID-19, ensuring no overlap or exclusion of recipients, thereby creating a warm holiday atmosphere.

On the day, Mayor Yoo visited Wonkwang Boeun House in Deokcheon-myeon and Donghaeng Nursing Home in Taein-myeon to deliver consolation goods such as rice and wet wipes.

He prayed for the health of the elderly at the nursing home and comforted and encouraged the staff who care for the elderly with dedication despite difficult conditions.

The city plans for public officials, including senior officials at city hall and heads of eup, myeon, and dong, to personally practice neighborly love and carry out meticulous welfare administration focused on the field.

From today until the 17th, public officials plan to visit elderly and disabled facilities in person to deliver consolation goods and listen to opinions and difficulties regarding current issues.

Mayor Yoo Jin-seop said, “As the economic situation becomes more difficult and challenging due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, the need for sharing hands is even more urgent. I ask for warm sharing and continuous interest in neighbors to create a community where we live together.”

Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil gjg7070@asiae.co.kr

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