Jeonbuk Province and Jangsu County to Supply 80 Welfare Housing Units for the Elderly

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Selected for 'Welfare Housing Project for the Elderly'... Secures 4.4 Billion KRW in National Funding

[Jeonju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho] Jeonbuk Province announced on the 7th that Jangsu-gun has been selected for the Elderly Welfare Housing Project, which was publicly recruited by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, securing 4.4 billion KRW in national funding.

Accordingly, Jangsu-gun plans to supply 80 housing units where elderly residents can receive both housing and care services.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport selected three districts (260 units), including Jangsu-gun in Jeonbuk (80 units), Gyeongju-si in Gyeongbuk, and Uiseong-gun in Gyeongbuk, as targets for the Elderly Welfare Housing Project through the 2022 public recruitment.

Through this project, a 1,200㎡ elderly-specialized welfare facility featuring senior dining halls, healthcare facilities, and rooftop gardens will be established.

In particular, considering that Jangsu-gun’s aging rate (36%) is 1.6 times higher than the provincial average aging rate (22.18%), it is expected to play a significant role as a housing platform for the elderly.

Meanwhile, the Elderly Welfare Housing Project is a system that provides welfare centers on the lower floors and rental housing on the upper floors so that elderly residents can receive housing and care support simultaneously.

It is popular among those who wish to fully enjoy leisure activities because it supplies social welfare facilities equipped with barrier-free specialized facilities such as safety handrails and height-adjustable washbasins, as well as health and leisure facilities for the elderly.

Jeonju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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