Oh Se-hoon: "At least in Seoul, expanding welfare that cares for the heart"

On Facebook, "The Essence of Welfare is 'Encouraging the Heart'"

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said, "We will expand welfare that cares for the heart and nurtures the heart."

On the 10th, Mayor Oh wrote this on his Facebook while mentioning the year-end performance of 'Happiness for One Thousand Won,' the 2023 Opera Gala Concert.

On the same day at 3 p.m., Mayor Oh attended the opera concert at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Grand Theater in Jongno-gu, Seoul, along with 2,400 culturally marginalized people including persons with disabilities, youth preparing for independence, underprivileged children, and multicultural groups. 'Happiness for One Thousand Won' is a cultural and artistic program implemented by the Seoul Metropolitan Government since 2007 to allow all Seoul citizens to enjoy performances at an affordable price.

Mayor Oh said, "Unfortunately, we live in an era flooded with welfare populism," adding, "The essence of welfare is to 'encourage the heart.'"

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon Photo by Oh Se-hoon, Seoul Mayor Facebook

He emphasized, "Those who are struggling and living in the shadows have their hearts broken as well," and "When a person loses pride and self-esteem, they lose everything. To help them stand again, we must help build up the 'self.'"

Mayor Oh also mentioned that along with the 'Happiness for One Thousand Won' and 'Humanities of Hope' programs, "Starting this year, we have created and are expanding the 'Warmth Warehouse,' where residents of small-room villages can use it like a mart without feeling humiliated by having to line up to receive goods."

He promised, "At least in Seoul, we will expand welfare that cares for the heart and nurtures the heart."

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