Damyang-gun Accelerates Rural Welfare Promotion with Mid-term Plan for 'Damyang-style Integrated Care'

Securing Execution Capability through Establishment of 19 Project Implementation Plans

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Damyang County is expected to gain momentum in the full-scale implementation of the core pledge of the 8th local government term, ‘Hyangchon Welfare’.

On the 11th, Damyang County, Jeollanam-do announced that it has established a mid-term plan for the ‘Damyang-type Integrated Care’ to provide medical, nursing, and care services so that elderly residents can spend a healthy old age in their hometown without leaving Damyang.

According to the county, this mid-term plan will invest approximately 63.6 billion KRW in 19 projects, including ▶strengthening the care system for old age life ▶improving health management and quality of life ▶ensuring a vibrant old age life through sharing and communication, as well as remodeling and operating communal free meal centers in Hyangchon.

Additionally, a Hyangchon Welfare Task Force consisting of 13 members from 4 departments, led by the Administrative Director, will be formed to share progress and discuss development plans through quarterly meetings.

A county official stated, “With the establishment of this mid-term plan, we have taken the first step toward promoting the ‘Damyang-type Hyangchon Welfare,’ a pledge of the 8th local government term. We will successfully implement a solid execution plan tailored to local conditions to advance Damyang’s unique Hyangchon welfare policy.”

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