Gyeongnam Governor Park Wansu: "Thanks to the Elderly, South Korea Achieved Industrialization"

On the 21st, Gyeongsangnam-do held a commemorative ceremony and a Silver Sports Competition at Jinju Indoor Gymnasium to celebrate the 27th Senior Citizens' Day.

The ceremony was attended by Governor Park Wan-su, Gyeongsangnam-do Council Chairman Kim Jin-bu, Shin Hee-beom, President of the Korea Senior Citizens Association Gyeongnam Federation, Jinju Mayor Jo Gyu-il, and about 3,000 senior citizens from the province.

Governor Park Wansu of Gyeongnam Province (left) is shaking hands with an elderly person selected as a meritorious person.
[Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Government]

'Senior Citizens' Day' was designated as October 2nd every year to promote the spirit of respect for the elderly and filial piety, while also raising social awareness and respect for seniors who have inherited and developed traditional culture.

At the ceremony, the Senior Citizens' Charter and the Respect for the Elderly Charter were read aloud, awards were given to meritorious individuals, and commemorative and congratulatory speeches were delivered. The Silver Sports Competition featured a parade of city and county teams, gymnastics contests, Hangung competitions, and a Silver Song Festival.

On this day, 21 individuals, including senior citizen Kwon Young-soon, who were recognized for their contributions to the promotion of senior welfare, received commendations from the governor.

Governor Park said, "It was because of the sweat and passion of our seniors that Korea was able to achieve industrialization," adding, "To restore the past glory of Gyeongsangnam-do and become the best province nationwide, we will foster aerospace, tourism development, welfare, and cultural industries, and firmly establish the foundation for future industries."

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