Support of 100,000 KRW for Cooling Costs at Senior Centers Nationwide to Prepare for Heatwave

Inspection of Heatwave Response Conducted on the 3rd in Jongno-gu, Seoul

The People Power Party has decided to provide 100,000 won each for cooling expenses to senior centers nationwide in preparation for the heatwave.

On the 3rd, the party leadership, including Yoon Jae-ok, the floor leader of the People Power Party, visited a senior center in Jongno-gu, Seoul, stating, "This summer is unusually hot," and added, "We have specially agreed with the government to provide 100,000 won each to about 68,000 senior centers nationwide so they can freely use electricity and cooling and utilize it for necessary heatwave measures."

Present at the site were Kang Dae-sik and Kim Byung-min, Supreme Council members, Choi Jae-hyung, a lawmaker representing Jongno-gu, as well as party-affiliated Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and Jongno District Mayor Jeong Moon-heon. Local residents, representatives of the Korea Senior Citizens Association, and Jongno Senior Citizens Association also joined.

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The party explained that sufficient funds are available for the '100,000 won cooling expense support.' After the meeting, Floor Leader Yoon told reporters, "This morning, we heard opinions from the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Health and Welfare," adding, "This is an exceptional heatwave, and in fact, heatwaves are classified as disasters. We judge that budget support is possible." He explained that the specific timing and method of support will be finalized through future government consultations.

In his greeting on the day, Floor Leader Yoon said, "Although our economy has grown considerably and improved globally, we are well aware that we are still lacking in thoroughly taking care of the elderly and socially vulnerable people."

He continued, "The President has also given instructions not to spare money in helping those in need in next year’s budget and always urges us to check if there is more support to provide for the elderly at senior centers and those vulnerable to heatwaves," adding, "We always keep in mind that the sacrifices and efforts of the elderly made today’s Republic of Korea, and we will do our best to serve them well and ensure they have no inconveniences."

Meanwhile, regarding a question about Kim Eun-kyung, the Innovation Committee Chair of the Democratic Party, apologizing for remarks that caused controversy as 'elderly disparagement' on the same day, Floor Leader Yoon responded, "It was an apology that should naturally be made," and said, "Although late, if it was a sincere apology, I consider it fortunate."

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