Confident Alone!... Gwangjin-gu Establishes 5-Year Basic Plan to Support Single-Person Households

Among household types in the region, single-person households account for 50%, with a continuous increase expected
By 2028, 14 billion KRW will support 32 detailed projects across 5 areas including health and safety
Systematic implementation of customized projects reflecting diverse needs of single-person households from a mid- to long-term perspective

Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) has established the 'Gwangjin-gu 5-Year Basic Plan for Supporting Single-Person Households' and is implementing various projects to respond to the rapidly increasing policy demands of single-person households.

The number of single-person households in the area totals 85,080, accounting for about 50% of all households, making it a representative household type in Gwangjin-gu. Accordingly, the district established the 'Single-Person Household Support Team' in 2022 and opened the 'Single-Person Household Support Center.'

In particular, last year, a survey was conducted to understand the current status of single-person households, laying the foundation for the establishment of the 5-year basic plan.

Based on the survey results, the district has set the vision of 'A Happy Gwangjin Single-Person Household that Communicates and Develops' and is putting the '5-Year Basic Plan for Supporting Single-Person Households' into action.

Approximately 14 billion KRW will be invested over five years, consisting of five main areas?health, safety, housing, economy, and social relationships?and 32 detailed projects.

Key detailed projects include supporting the healthy and safe daily lives of single-person households through initiatives such as healthy meals for youth and middle-aged adults, pet and plant care, and operation of safety and health management solutions for the elderly.

Additionally, to strengthen housing stability and self-reliance capabilities of single-person households, moving support services, safe lease contract assistance, and humanities lectures will be provided. Education to prevent rental fraud aimed at improving financial fraud coping skills will also be conducted.

Furthermore, in connection with the 'Single-Person Household Support Center,' the district plans to activate social networks of single-person households by operating a village sharing system and supporting club meetings.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, stated, “We have established a 5-year basic plan to actively respond to the social phenomenon of the increasing proportion of single-person households,” adding, “We will actively promote various customized projects to solve the complex problems of single-person households and create a happy Gwangjin-gu for all residents.”

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