Kim Ikang, Gwangju Seo-gu Mayor Candidate, "Will Implement Policies Without Discrimination Against Disabled"
Visit to Seogu Disabled Welfare Center... Hearing On-site Opinions
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Ikang, the Democratic Party of Korea's preliminary candidate for mayor of Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, has promised to realize welfare policies of coexistence without discrimination against people with disabilities.
On the 9th, candidate Kim visited the Seo-gu Disabled Welfare Center, volunteered to serve lunch at Sarang Restaurant, and listened to on-site opinions regarding welfare policies for people with disabilities.
The Seo-gu Disabled Welfare Center serves an average of about 300 users daily and operates programs tailored to different types of disabilities, including vocational education, cultural activities, daytime care, and health support. Recently, as COVID-19 social distancing restrictions were lifted, the welfare center has regained vitality.
Candidate Kim said, "I am glad that people with disabilities, who suffered many restrictions due to COVID-19 for over two years, are recovering their daily lives in a healthy state," and added, "We will strengthen the functions and roles of the Seo-gu Disabled Welfare Center with a field-oriented approach to implement welfare policies of coexistence where the local community takes responsibility for safe and happy daily life, welfare, culture, and jobs for people with disabilities."
He continued, "We will create a warm community culture through administration that assures confidence through communication and welfare (small but certain happiness)," and added, "We will realize Gwangju as a human rights city where people with disabilities live without discrimination or inconvenience, starting from Seo-gu, by guaranteeing mobility rights, supporting independent living, and providing customized jobs for people with disabilities."
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Regarding the construction of the Disabled Convergence Welfare Center on the current site of the Seo-gu Disabled Welfare Center by 2024, he said, "We will actively consult with facility users and workers about securing temporary spaces and operational relocation during the construction period, which facility officials are concerned about."
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