Seodaemun-gu Supports Elderly Recycling Collectors with Winter and Safety Supplies

Safety Training Conducted for 111 People, Visiting Nurses Also Measure Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) announced on the 19th that it recently delivered cold-weather and safety supplies and conducted related training to ensure the safety of low-income elderly residents in the area who collect recyclables such as waste paper and scrap metal.

The district provided 111 elderly individuals with cold-weather shoes, cold-weather hats, reflective stickers, coated gloves, masks, and other items.

Additionally, materials containing safety guidelines on preventing traffic accidents, avoiding slips on snowy roads, and maintaining body temperature were distributed, and training sessions were held.

The distribution of supplies and training took place across 14 neighborhoods in the district, and after the training, visiting nurses from each neighborhood community center measured the elderly residents' blood pressure and blood sugar levels and provided health consultations.

To support elderly recyclers who are vulnerable to safety accidents, the district amended the "Seodaemun-gu Ordinance on the Promotion of Elderly Welfare" in October 2017 and has allocated an annual budget exceeding 10 million won to continue this project.

Moon Seok-jin, Mayor of Seodaemun-gu, said, "Since the elderly mainly collect recyclables at night or early morning, I hope the support supplies will help ensure their safety during the cold winter months when temperatures drop."

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