Busan Gijang-gun Launches Survey on Socially Isolated Households at Risk

Busan Gijang-gun is promoting a ‘Single-Person Household Survey’ targeting local residents to actively identify and support those at risk of social isolation.

This survey will be conducted from June to the end of December to early detect households at risk of isolation and respond to welfare policy demands tailored to different life stages.

The survey targets approximately 7,000 individuals, including middle-aged people (aged 50 to 64) identified through the social security information system and single-person households in vulnerable residential areas. After sending advance notices, telephone consultations and in-person visits will be conducted concurrently.

By analyzing the housing, economic status, health, and social networks of the subjects, households will be classified into high, medium, and low risk groups based on vulnerability and social isolation levels. Through in-depth counseling, support such as emergency welfare benefits, health management, customized care, and linkage to local welfare institution resources will be provided.

Gijang County Office.

The county plans to strengthen the public care system to prevent solitary deaths and loneliness by mobilizing all human resources of the local welfare community, including eup/myeon offices, community social security councils, and honorary social welfare officers, as some reclusive and isolated households refuse to participate in the survey.

Jeong Jong-bok, the head of Gijang-gun, stated, “We will actively identify households with potential crises and strengthen the social safety net so that single-person households can live both independent and communal lives well through tailored policy support and social connections.”

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