Yoon "Respect for Elders Who Laid the Foundation of the Nation... Will Do Our Best for a Happy Life"

President Yoon Leaves Facebook Message on the Occasion of Senior Citizens' Day

On the 2nd, Elderly Day, President Yoon Suk-yeol stated, "We will do our best to ensure that the elders who laid the foundation of our country are respected and can live happy lives." / Photo by President Yoon Suk-yeol Facebook capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] On the 2nd, Elderly Day, President Yoon Suk-yeol stated, "We will do our best to ensure that the elders who laid the foundation of our country are respected and can live happy lives."

On this day, President Yoon expressed his gratitude on his Facebook, saying, "Today is Elderly Day," and left a message about expanding the care system, including medical and nursing care.

President Yoon first mentioned, "South Korea has achieved remarkable growth and prosperity thanks to the dedication and hard work of our elders," adding, "Our elders were present at the sites of independence movements during the Japanese colonial period, the defense of our homeland to protect freedom, the industrial development that lifted us out of poverty, and the education and cultural fields that have nurtured the talents of today's South Korea."

He continued, "We will not forget the sweat and dedication that built the freedom we enjoy today and the economic foundation underlying it," emphasizing, "Respecting and honoring our elders is our duty and the beginning of future prosperity."

He then pledged, "The government has significantly increased the budget related to the elderly for next year in response to the era of the 100-year lifespan," and said, "We will expand the local care system so that necessary medical and nursing care can be received anytime and anywhere. We will continue to carefully check for any inconveniences and ensure nothing is lacking."

Furthermore, he said, "We will do our best so that the elders who laid the foundation of our country are respected and can live happy lives," and added, "I wish you always good health and peace."

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