Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo District, Attends 'Saemaeul Autonomous Quarantine Team' Launch Ceremony

Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, Attends Saemaeul Autonomous Disinfection Team Launch Ceremony

Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, attended the launch ceremony of the Saemaeul Autonomous Disinfection Team hosted by the Saemaeul Leaders Mapo-gu Council at Mangwon Yusuji Sports Park on the morning of the 9th.

The Saemaeul Autonomous Disinfection Team is a local organization that conducts disinfection services at infectious virus outbreak sites and pest control to protect community health.

About 60 people, including the president of the Saemaeul Leaders Mapo-gu Council and disinfection volunteers, attended the launch ceremony, where Mayor Park personally demonstrated the disinfection equipment.

Mayor Park Gang-su said, “I sincerely thank everyone who worked on the front lines for the health of local residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the recent increase in pest outbreaks due to climate change, I ask for your continued important role as guardians of local disinfection, and the district office will provide full support.”

Choi Ho-kwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, Attends '2023 Saemaeul Dong Autonomous Disinfection Team' Launch Ceremony

Choi Ho-kwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, attended the launch ceremony of the ‘2023 Saemaeul Dong Autonomous Disinfection Team’ held at the annex auditorium on the afternoon of the 9th.

The event was hosted by the Saemaeul Leaders Yeongdeungpo-gu Council, with about 50 members of the autonomous disinfection teams from each neighborhood attending. After the ceremony, training was provided on the roles of the autonomous disinfection team, effective disinfection methods, and precautions during disinfection.

The Saemaeul Dong Autonomous Disinfection Team will conduct disinfection activities from May to October, covering 211 vulnerable areas and lodging districts in each neighborhood.

Mayor Choi Ho-kwon said, “I thank the Saemaeul Dong Autonomous Disinfection Team for their exemplary efforts to protect residents from various harmful environments. We will focus disinfection activities on infection-prone areas during the summer to ensure all residents live healthy and comfortable lives.”

Moon Heon-il, Mayor of Guro-gu, Attends 10th Senior Cultural University Graduation Ceremony

Guro-gu (Mayor Moon Heon-il) held the graduation ceremony for the 10th class of the Ilsol Ilso (一笑一少) Senior Cultural University at the district office auditorium on the 9th.

The 10th Senior Cultural University began classes on the 13th of last month, with a total of 135 seniors completing the course.

Mayor Moon Heon-il presented certificates and longevity portraits to the seniors, saying, “Seeing the seniors in academic gowns is moving. Your passion and effort to continue learning will be an example to all.”

Seoul Dongdaemun Senior Welfare Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Senior Appreciation Festival and Commemorative Event on the 9th

Operated Cultural Experience Booths and Provided Free Lunch... Received Positive Response with Singing and Other Side Events

Seoul Dongdaemun Senior Welfare Center (Director Kim Yoon-tae) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a senior appreciation festival and commemorative event at the welfare center’s 3rd-floor auditorium at 10:30 a.m. on the 9th.

The event was held to express love and gratitude to local seniors on Parents’ Day and to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Dongdaemun Senior Welfare Center.

The center operated various experience booths such as nail art, family photo printing, and caricatures for seniors, and provided free lunch with festive food.

Additionally, side events like a singing contest were held to entertain the seniors, receiving enthusiastic responses.

Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu (left in the photo), is attending the Senior Appreciation Festival at the Dongdaemun Senior Welfare Center and personally pinning carnations on the elderly.

Attending the event, Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, personally pinned carnations on the seniors and expressed his gratitude.

Director Kim Yoon-tae said, “Since its opening in 2003, the Dongdaemun Senior Welfare Center has worked closely with seniors for 20 years, establishing itself as a leading institution in senior welfare in our community. I thank the seniors, local residents, and related organizations including Dongdaemun-gu for their support.”

Mayor Lee Pil-hyung congratulated the center on its 20th anniversary in his speech and pledged to continue efforts to improve senior welfare in cooperation with the center.

The Dongdaemun Senior Welfare Center serves an average of 6,005 seniors monthly, promoting various projects to enhance seniors’ leisure activities, health promotion, job opportunities, and human rights and welfare.

MG Saemaeul Geumgo Geumcheon Central Donates Scholarship Fund for Future Dream Students

Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yoo Sung-hoon) announced on the 9th that MG Saemaeul Geumgo Geumcheon Central (Chairman Ahn Young-sik) donated 10 million KRW to the Geumcheon Future Scholarship Foundation to be used as scholarships for students facing economic difficulties.

The donation ceremony was held in the small conference room of Geumcheon-gu Office, attended by Mayor Yoo Sung-hoon, Chairman Park Joon-sik of the Geumcheon Future Scholarship Foundation, and six representatives from MG Saemaeul Geumgo Geumcheon Central.

MG Saemaeul Geumgo Geumcheon Central (formerly MG Saemaeul Geumgo Doksan 1-dong) has participated annually since 2014 in projects such as preventing solitary deaths of elderly living alone and providing side dishes for vulnerable groups. Last year, it supported vulnerable groups in Geumcheon-gu through kimchi sharing and warm winter campaigns.

After the scholarship donation ceremony on the 9th, a commemorative photo was taken. From the left in the photo are Park Junsik, Chairman of Geumcheon Future Scholarship Foundation; Ahn Youngsik, Chairman of MG Saemaeul Geumcheon Central; and Yuseonghun, Mayor of Geumcheon District.

Especially earlier this year, it donated 5 million KRW in scholarships to the Doksan 1-dong Community Service Center to support students facing economic hardships, actively engaging in various volunteer activities.

Ahn Young-sik, Chairman of MG Saemaeul Geumgo Geumcheon Central, said, “We will continue to focus on scholarship projects that strengthen the roots of our society and strive to be a company that grows together with the local community.”

Mayor Yoo Sung-hoon expressed gratitude to the MG Saemaeul Geumgo Geumcheon Central executives and staff for their donation despite difficult social circumstances and promised to ensure the funds are well delivered to students nurturing Geumcheon’s future.

Jongno-gu Successfully Holds Scholarship Certificate Ceremony for Neighborhood Association Leaders’ Children

Jongno-gu (Mayor Jeong Moon-heon) held a ceremony on the 4th to award scholarships totaling about 15 million KRW to 16 children of neighborhood association leaders.

The recipients were selected through recommendations from each neighborhood community center and a scholarship selection committee among children of neighborhood leaders with more than one year of service.

The district expanded the scholarship this year to boost morale among neighborhood leaders who serve at the forefront of administration for regional development, increasing the amount for university students from 500,000 KRW to 1 million KRW per person, and providing 500,000 KRW for high school students.

Mayor Jeong Moon-heon said, “I am always grateful to the neighborhood leaders who play a pivotal role in district development and community harmony. I hope you continue to take pride as public servants and work together to realize a modern Jongno.”

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