Kim Kyung-ho, Gwangjin-gu Mayor, Congratulates Graduates of Adult Literacy Education Institutions

On the 16th, a total of 16 students graduated... 10 completed the elementary course, 6 completed the secondary course

At Sangil School, students learned courses such as elementary Korean and English, digital and computer skills, and middle school Korean and math

Providing a stable learning environment for illiterate adults and offering a second chance at education

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] The graduation ceremony of Sangil School, an adult literacy education institution in Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Kyung-ho), was held on the 16th.

Founded as a night school, Sangil School has established itself as a lifelong education institution in the form of a school, boasting a history of 47 years. It consists of a total of 17 classes, with 250 students continuing their passion for learning.

They participate in courses including ▲Adult literacy education (elementary Korean and English) ▲Non-accredited literacy education programs (middle school Korean and math, English grammar, preparatory high school English) ▲School-type lifelong education programs (basic English, middle school English) ▲Accredited literacy education (elementary levels 1-3, middle school levels 1-3) ▲Digital and computer basics.

At the graduation ceremony, a total of 16 students graduated. Ten students completed the elementary course, and six completed the secondary course, finally achieving the fruits of lifelong learning. In addition, awards such as commendations, merit awards, grand prizes, and excellence awards were presented to outstanding students.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, also celebrated their graduation and presented commendations to outstanding students graduating from the elementary course.

Mayor Kim said, “I sincerely respect the seniors who have realized their dreams of lifelong learning with courage and passion,” adding, “I will continue to support the seniors as they take on new challenges, find happiness, and lead healthy and vibrant lives.”

In Gwangjin-gu, there are a total of six adult literacy education institutions: Dongbu Midgeoreum School, Sangil School, Sejong Korean Education Center, Gwangjin Senior Welfare Center, Jayang Comprehensive Social Welfare Center, and Junggok Comprehensive Social Welfare Center.

The district promotes this 'adult literacy education' support project to improve basic national competencies and achieve social integration, providing a second chance at education for illiterate adults. In particular, the district has increased its budget by 62 million KRW from last year to a total of 110 million KRW, investing generously in adult literacy education institutions.

Rookies, Hapjeong-dong Residents' Autonomy Committee, and Daeheung-dong Coexistence Committee Donate a Total of 17 Million KRW to Support Elderly Meals in Mapo-gu

On the afternoon of the 16th, Park Kang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, held a donation ceremony for support funds for elderly meals with the Hapjeong-dong Residents' Autonomy Committee, Daeheung-dong Coexistence Committee, and Rookies Co., Ltd., an IT specialist company located in Mapo-gu.

The ceremony took place in the 8th-floor policy meeting room of Mapo-gu Office, attended by Mayor Park Kang-su, the chairman of the Mapo Welfare Foundation, the chairman of the Hapjeong-dong Residents' Autonomy Committee, CEO Kim Jong-sung of Rookies, and other related officials.

The donations were 15 million KRW from Rookies, 1 million KRW from the Hapjeong-dong Residents' Autonomy Committee, and 1 million KRW from the Daeheung-dong Coexistence Committee, which donated during the New Year's residents' meeting. This is significant as it shows the entire community uniting in support of Mayor Park Kang-su's key pledge, the 'Elderly Meals' project.

Mayor Park said, “Despite difficult times, I deeply thank Rookies, the Hapjeong-dong Residents' Autonomy Committee, and the Daeheung-dong Coexistence Committee for their generous support to improve the quality of life for Mapo's elderly,” adding, “The Elderly Meals project is not just about providing a meal but is a welfare service closely connected to daily life that checks on the well-being of seniors. We need continued interest and participation from residents.”

The Elderly Meals project provides free balanced lunches to residents aged 75 and older in Mapo-gu who need meal support, preventing malnutrition. It applies to all seniors regardless of income level, and it is expected to firmly establish itself as a warm filial administration for the elderly living alone in the community.

Mapo-gu plans to select 10 companies first and pilot the Elderly Meals project from April, targeting about 600 seniors.

Eunpyeong-gu Signs Business Agreement with Gonggam Manse Co., Ltd. to Promote Hometown Love Donation System

Agreement Signed on the 16th to Promote and Activate the Hometown Love Donation System

Eunpyeong-gu (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) announced on the 16th that it signed a business agreement with the social enterprise Gonggam Manse Co., Ltd. to promote the activation of the Hometown Love Donation System.

At the agreement ceremony, Mayor Kim Mi-kyung of Eunpyeong-gu and Gonggam Manse CEO Ko Doo-hwan participated and promised active promotion and continuous cooperation to activate the Eunpyeong-gu Hometown Love Donation System.

According to the agreement, Gonggam Manse will play a role in promoting the Eunpyeong-gu Hometown Love Donation System through its operated hometown love donation promotion portal site, WigiB.

They plan to carry out promotional activities such as posting information about the Eunpyeong-gu area, thank-you gifts, and other activities related to the Hometown Love Donation System.

CEO Ko Doo-hwan of Gonggam Manse said, “The Hometown Love Donation System is a system that can serve as a bridge connecting the public and private sectors, and we will actively support the promotion of the Eunpyeong-gu Hometown Love Donation System.”

Mayor Kim Mi-kyung of Eunpyeong-gu said, “I expect the Hometown Love Donation System in Eunpyeong-gu to be stably established through cooperation between the two organizations,” adding, “We will also actively strive to discover fund projects tailored to improving residents' welfare in Eunpyeong-gu.”

Kim Tae-woo, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, “Will Promote Health Projects for Socially Vulnerable Groups”

Seoul Gangseo-gu Holds ‘Regional Health and Medical Deliberation Committee’... Appointment of New Members and Discussion on Health and Medical Project Directions

Kim Tae-woo, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, Seoul, emphasized on the 16th that “the focus should be on the health management of socially vulnerable groups when establishing the direction of regional health projects.”

At the Regional Health and Medical Deliberation Committee held at 3 p.m. in the large conference room of the district office, Mayor Kim said, “This is an important occasion to deeply discuss long-term comprehensive plans to improve the level of regional health and medical services and promote the health of residents.”

The committee meeting was attended by about 10 people, including Mayor Kim Tae-woo and members of the Regional Health and Medical Deliberation Committee, and proceeded with the appointment ceremony for new members and the review of the 8th Regional Health and Medical Plan (draft).

The district has been operating the ‘Regional Health and Medical Deliberation Committee’ to actively reflect the opinions of health experts in the process of establishing health and medical policies.

Additionally, the district establishes a regional health and medical plan every four years to respond to various environmental and social changes such as population structure changes due to low birth rates and aging, and the emergence of new infectious diseases like COVID-19.

Mayor Kim Tae-woo said, “For effective policy implementation, it is ultimately important to build a sustainable health and medical system in close coordination with frontline sites,” adding, “I hope you will present constructive alternatives based on your expert insights and opinions.”

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