Gwangju Seo-gu Presents 'Sign Language Translation Video' for Hearing and Speech Impaired

Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Kim Ikang) showcased the first sign language translation video created directly by hearing and speech-impaired individuals through its official YouTube channel on the 3rd.

According to Seo-gu on the 5th, 'Seo-gu Life in Sign Language' is a project that provides sign language translation services for various welfare policies and civil complaint information.

Seo-gu collaborated with the Gwangju Metropolitan City Seo-gu Deaf Shelter (Director Kim Suyeon) to plan, film, and edit video content, completing the first post with a guide video on the 'Support Project for Childbirth Expenses for Disabled Families.'

Gwangju Seo-gu is providing sign language translation video services.
[Photo by Seo-gu]

A new sign language category was established on the Seo-gu Office YouTube channel, and continuous translation services will be provided with about 10 deaf individuals proficient in sign language.

Additionally, by utilizing the infrastructure and information of ongoing projects such as producing sign language translation videos for civil complaint information on the homepage, Seo-gu plans to secure the sustainability of public job opportunities for people with disabilities.

Mayor Kim Ikang of Seo-gu said, "While other local governments or central ministries already provide sign language translation videos, this is the first time nationwide that hearing and speech-impaired individuals themselves have planned and created such content," adding, "With this first step and based on the Barrier-Free City Promotion Committee, we will create a barrier-free Seo-gu where everyone can live safely and conveniently."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shin Dongho baekok@asiae.co.kr

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