‘In the Era of 100-Year Lifespans, We Are Still Youth’ … Gumi City, ‘Cheongchun University’ Graduation Ceremony

On the 24th, Gumi City in Gyeongbuk held a graduation ceremony for the Youth University at Bongdu Hall in Gangdong Cultural Welfare Center, attended by about 100 people including graduates.

They are taking a commemorative photo after the Gumi City Youth University graduation ceremony.

Youth University was established in 2019 for seniors aged 75 and under residing in Gumi, producing a total of 335 graduates by 2022. This year, 124 students participated, with classes starting on April 18.

Every Tuesday, expert instructors from various fields were invited to conduct 21 sessions covering topics such as the history of the Gumi independence movement, health management, the crisis of climate change, prospects for changes in Gumi's economy, and cultural exploration. The curriculum was designed to help middle-aged and older adults understand their roles in modern society and accumulate wisdom.

At the graduation ceremony, 12 graduates including Kim Yeontae, student president of Youth University, and Park Sunyun, general affairs officer, received mayoral awards for exemplary conduct during the learning process and contributions to fostering camaraderie among students. Additionally, 10 students, including education trainee Eo Sangseon, who attended all classes without absence, received perfect attendance awards.

Lee Jeongo, director of the Cultural and Arts Center, said, “Congratulations to everyone who successfully completed Youth University with passion and courage for learning. I hope the knowledge and wisdom gained during the course will serve as a valuable foundation for a happy later life. We will strive to make Gangdong Cultural Welfare Center an open space where people can visit comfortably and without burden.”

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