Yangcheon-gu Office Restaurant Reopens for Resident Access and Senior Silver Dining Service Resumes

Yangcheon-gu Silver Restaurant

Silver Restaurant for Seniors Next to Staff Cafeteria Operates from 11:30 to 12:30 at 4,700 KRW

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yangcheon-gu (District Mayor Lee Gi-jae) announced that it will fully reopen the government office staff cafeteria, which had been closed to residents and seniors due to COVID-19 for three years, starting January 2.

Since February 2020, the district had temporarily suspended the operation of the Silver Restaurant and the staff cafeteria for residents to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the community. However, following the government's ongoing policy to ease quarantine regulations, it has decided to fully resume the opening of the staff cafeteria to residents and the operation of the Silver Restaurant from the upcoming new year.

The resident usage hours for the government office staff cafeteria at lunchtime are from 12:10 PM to 1:00 PM (50 minutes), and the Silver Restaurant for seniors operates from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (60 minutes).

The usage fee is 5,700 KRW for residents and 4,700 KRW for seniors.

From January 2, residents can use the staff cafeteria on the basement first floor of the government office from 12:10 to 13:00 at 5,700 KRW

Yangcheon-gu Office’s in-house cafeteria, which has a total of 316 seats (252 seats in the staff cafeteria and 64 seats in the Silver Restaurant), is operated daily by 11 staff members including professional nutritionists, workers, and responsible officials. They provide balanced meals at reasonable prices using fresh ingredients. Known for its excellent cost-effectiveness, it has been loved by not only nearby residents but also visitors from afar. Given the steep rise in prices making meal expenses burdensome, the district expects that about 100 seniors and residents will return to the cafeteria daily through this reopening.

Before fully resuming operations, the district is preparing the reopening by utilizing volunteers (3 people) and safe jobs (3 people) to ensure smooth operation of the Silver Restaurant. They have also started pre-operation work by thoroughly refurbishing serving counters and utensils (including water purifiers) to maintain hygienic and clean meal service.

Additionally, to help local seniors enjoy nutritious meals at affordable prices, the district plans to actively promote the reopening of the cafeteria to local senior centers and welfare centers for the elderly.

Lee Gi-jae, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, said, “With the new year, we are fully resuming the operation of the Silver Restaurant and the use of the staff cafeteria by residents after three years of suspension. The cafeteria offers meals that satisfy both taste and nutrition at reasonable prices, so we hope many residents interested will visit.”

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